der Studienplatz
Translation
university place, university admission, spot at a university
Examples
Er hat einen Studienplatz in Medizin bekommen.
He got a place to study medicine.
Sie hat sich um einen Studienplatz beworben.
She has applied for a university place.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for ((sth.)) sich um ((et4)) bewerben She applied for a university place.
to get ((sth.)) ((et4)) bekommen He got a place at the university.
Similar Words
Zulassung (admission), Immatrikulation (matriculation)
Etymology
Composed of 'Studien' (of studies) and 'Platz' (place, spot). Literally 'a spot for studies'.
Memory Tips
Imagine fighting for a single open 'spot' or 'place' ('Platz') in a lecture hall for your 'studies' ('Studien').