noun
- students who are pursuing advanced study or research after completing their first degree
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The university has over 3,000 postgraduates enrolled in various programs.
- Postgraduates often work as teaching assistants while completing their degrees.
- The library has a special section reserved for postgraduates and faculty.
- Many postgraduates choose to live in graduate housing on campus.
- The conference attracted postgraduates from universities across the country.
- Postgraduates typically spend more time on independent research than undergraduates.