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VocabJLPT N1

Academic degree

Noun

Definitions

1. (academic) degree
2. Academic degree

This word refers to an academic degree awarded by a university or higher education institution, such as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree. It is used when discussing academic qualifications and achievements. For example, you might say someone obtained this after completing years of graduate research.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Please enter your highest academic degree and the institution that awarded it on the application form.

Sentence 2

According to the newspaper, a university is investigating fraudulent degree conferrals.

Sentence 3

At the company information session, we carefully explain what degrees are required.

Sentence 4

Just to confirm — does the required documentation include proof of your degree?

Sentence 5

As a researcher, your degree is the foundation of your credibility.