polytechnic

/,pɔli'teknik/

Thân thiện

A student studies engineering at a polytechnic.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An educational institution: A polytechnic is a type of college or university that specializes in providing practical, technical, and vocational education in a wide range of subjects, particularly in applied sciences, engineering, technology, and industrial arts.

Usage

• The term "polytechnic" is used to refer to an institution of higher education. It emphasizes practical skills and applied knowledge alongside theoretical study. In some educational systems, polytechnics have been granted university status, but the term often retains its association with technical and vocational training.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He studied mechanical engineering at the local polytechnic.
  • The government invested in new laboratories for the polytechnic.
  • Many polytechnics offer courses in business and design as well as engineering.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Context: In some countries (e.g., the UK, parts of Europe, and former British colonies), "polytechnic" was a distinct category of higher education institution, often contrasted with more theoretically focused universities. Many have since been renamed as universities.
  • The former polytechnic gained university status in 1992.

Variants and Related Words

• Polytechnic Institute: A common full name for such institutions.
  • She graduated from the renowned polytechnic institute.

Synonyms

• Technical college
• Institute of technology
• Vocational university

Related Phrases

• Polytechnic education: Refers to the system or philosophy of education provided by such institutions.
  • The country's focus on polytechnic education boosted its manufacturing sector.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences

Từ đồng nghĩa

• polytechnic institute
• engineering school