English Vocabulary for University
College Majors
Common English Idioms for Students
100

What do you call the person who teaches a university class?

→ Professor

100

Which major focuses on computers and programming?

Computer Science - IT

100

What does “hit the books” mean?

→ To study hard

200

What do you call a place where students can study quietly?

→ Library

200

A person who designs machines, bridges, or cars is called a…?

 → Engineer

200

What does “catch up” mean?

→ To do work to reach the same level as others

300

What is the term for a break between semesters or terms?

→ Vacation / Holiday break

300
  • What is the English for "إدارة الموارد البشرية"? 


→ Human Resources Management

300

What does “cut class” mean?

→ To skip a class without permission

400

What is the English word for a task you must complete and submit, often for a grade?

→ Assignment

400

Which major studies money and banking?

 → Finance

400

What does “go the extra mile” mean?

→ To do more than what is expected

500

What do you call a class where students discuss and debate topics, often with fewer students than a lecture?

→ Seminar

500

The study of human languages is called…?

→ Linguistics

500

What does “pull an all-nighter” mean?

→ To stay awake all night studying