Direktstudium

full-time on-campus degree programme

noun dee-REKT-shtoo-dee-um Rare

Usage Note

Direktstudium is a conventional full-time university programme conducted at the institution's premises, as opposed to Fernstudium (distance study) or Teilzeitstudium (part-time study). It typically takes the standard number of semesters to complete.

Examples

"Sie entschied sich für ein Direktstudium, um alle Vorlesungen und Seminare vor Ort zu besuchen."

Natural Translation

She chose a full-time on-campus programme so she could attend all lectures and seminars in person.

Literal Translation

She decided for a direct-study to attend all lectures and seminars on-site.

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