uzamili

How to say it

Meaning

The level of university study that comes after a first degree, leading to a master’s degree.

Good to know

Almost always in shahada ya uzamili, a master’s degree. The levels are shahada ya kwanza, bachelor’s; uzamili, master’s; and uzamivu, doctorate.

Examples

• Anasoma shahada ya uzamili katika uchumi.She is studying for a master’s degree in economics.
• Wanafunzi wa uzamili walianza masomo jana.The master’s students started classes yesterday.
• Baada ya uzamili, anapanga kusomea uzamivu.After his master’s, he plans to study for a doctorate.