Estudantil

Estudantil is an adjective used in Portuguese to describe anything related to students, student life, or student organizations. The term derives from estudante, with the suffix -il, which signals relation or belonging.

In policy, administration, and everyday language, estudantil occurs in compounds such as benefício estudantil, crédito estudantil, transporte estudantil, and moradia estudantil. These designate programs or services aimed at supporting students, including scholarships, loans, discounted or free transit, and on-campus housing. The expression direitos estudantis refers to student rights, while movimento estudantil denotes organized student movements or activism. The term can also describe aspects of campus culture, events, or services oriented toward students.

Estudantil is primarily a productive modifier rather than a standalone concept, and its exact scope varies by country and institution. In Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking countries, the usage is similar, though specific programs and terms differ.

See also: Education, Scholarships, Student loans, Student rights, Student housing, Student transportation.