Bursar Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɜːrsɑːr

BUR-sar

UK

bˈɜːsɐ

BUR-suh

Definition

A bursar is a person in a college, university, or similar institution who manages the money and oversees financial matters.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in academic or institutional contexts, particularly in British English. In American universities, the 'bursar's office' refers to the department that handles student payments and accounts. Not the same as 'treasurer' (who may handle a wider range of finance). Rarely used outside education.

• Spanish: tesorero (de una institución educativa) - responsable financiero
• Portuguese (BR): tesoureiro (em universidade) - responsável financeiro (instituição educacional)
• Portuguese (PT): tesoureiro (em universidade) - responsável financeiro (instituição educativa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 财务主管（学校或学院）
• Chinese (Traditional): 財務主管（學校或學院）
• Hindi: कोषाध्यक्ष (विश्वविद्यालय/संस्थान)
• Arabic: أمين الصندوق (في جامعة أو مؤسسة تعليمية)
• Bengali: বার্সার - অর্থনৈতিক কর্মকর্তা (শিক্ষাপ্রতিষ্ঠান)
• Russian: бухгалтер - казначей (учебного заведения)
• Japanese: 経理担当者（大学や学校） - 会計係（教育機関）
• Vietnamese: kế toán trưởng (trường học) - người quản lý tài chính (cơ sở giáo dục)
• Korean: 경리 담당자(학교) - 회계 직원(교육기관)
• Turkish: muhasebe yetkilisi (okul) - veznedar (eğitim kurumu)
• Urdu: مالی منتظم (تعلیمی ادارہ) - اکاؤنٹس آفیسر (تعلیمی ادارہ)
• Indonesian: bendahara (lembaga pendidikan) - petugas keuangan (kampus)

Example Sentences

The bursar is responsible for collecting tuition fees.

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You should bring your payment to the bursar's office.

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The university bursar explained the student loan process.

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I had to ask the bursar why my account still had a balance.

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Don't forget—the deadline to pay at the bursar's office is this Friday.

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If you have questions about your bill, the bursar can help you sort it out.

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