üliõpilane
Üliõpilane is the Estonian term for a person enrolled in higher education studies, typically at a university or other tertiary institution. It denotes someone pursuing a degree or diploma and may include bachelor's, master's, or doctoral studies. The term is used to distinguish from pupils or students in primary and secondary education (õpilane). In everyday use, an üliõpilane is someone who has active student status, usually enrolled full-time, but part-time study is also common.
The concept encompasses a range of institutions, including traditional universities, professional universities, and universities of applied
Historically, the term reflects Estonia's modern higher education system established in the 20th century, and it