What is the German term for 'graduate'?

• A. Fernstudent(in)
• B. Hochschulabsolvent(in)
• C. Prüfungen
• D. Austauschstudent(in)

Answer: (B)

This question tests your understanding of the term used for someone who has completed a university-level degree in German. The best choice is Hochschulabsolvent(in). Hochschulabsolvent combines Hochschule (higher education institution) with Absolvent (graduate), so it literally means a graduate of a higher education institution. It’s the standard way to refer to a person who has earned a degree.

The other terms describe roles or situations, not the status of having graduated. Fernstudent(in) means a distance learner, someone studying remotely, not necessarily finished. Prüfungen refers to exams, not a person. Austauschstudent(in) means an exchange student, typically someone studying at a different institution for a period, not a graduate.