universitär
university-related
Relating to a university, belonging to it, or typical of it.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Abschluss möchte sie im universitären Bereich forschen.
After graduating, she would like to do research in the university sector.
universitär
university
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The adjective 'universitär' (university-related) is derived directly from the noun 'die Universität' (the university). It describes anything that has to do with a university or takes place there.
EXAMPLE
Sie strebt eine universitäre Karriere in der Physik an.
She is aiming for a university career in physics.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'universitäre Ausbildung' (university education), 'universitäre Forschung' (university research), 'der universitäre Sektor' (the university sector), or 'ein universitäres Umfeld' (a university environment).
EXAMPLE
Die universitäre Lehre hat sich in den letzten Jahren stark verändert.
University teaching has changed significantly in recent years.
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This word belongs to formal written language and is used mainly in academic, administrative, or official contexts.
EXAMPLE
Das Projekt wird durch universitäre Mittel finanziert.
The project is financed through university funds.
Compare with
universitär vs akademisch
academic
Both words can describe university study, teaching, or research. „Universitär“ specifically refers to a university, while „akademisch“ refers more broadly to the world of higher education and scholarship. Use „universitär“ when referring to a particular university, and „akademisch“ when referring to science or higher education in general.
universitär
Die universitäre Forschung an dieser Universität wird vom Land unterstützt.
The university research at this university is supported by the state.
akademisch
Die akademische Forschung beschäftigt sich mit vielen verschiedenen Fragen.
Academic research addresses many different questions.
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