This is the 6137th most frequent Russian word.
студент
Student.
Here, 'студент' is used as a noun to describe a male individual who is studying in a higher education institution.
Мой брат — студент университета.
My brother is a university student.
In this sentence, 'студент' is used to refer to a male or generic individual in the educational role they embody.
Какой курс ты изучаешь, будучи студентом?
What course are you studying as a student?
The word 'студентов,' the plural form, is used to generically describe people engaged in academic studies.