Academic realms refer to fields of study and learning typically found within higher education institutions. Synonyms for academic realms include "academic disciplines", "fields of study", "subject areas", or simply "academia". Professional areas of study, such as law, medicine, or engineering, can also fall within the academic realm. Within each academic realm, there are various subfields that focus on specific topics, from social sciences like psychology and economics, to humanities like philosophy and literature, to natural sciences like biology and physics. By exploring the different academic realms, students and researchers can better understand how knowledge is organized and developed within the academic world.