polytechnics


Preferred label	polytechnics technische hogescholen
Synonym(s)	polytechnic colleges, technical institutes, polytechnic institutes, technical institutions, polytechnic polytechnic institutes polytechnic institutions polytechnical schools schools, polytechnical technical colleges technical institutes technische hogeschool
Broader term	universities and colleges
Narrower term(s)
Scope note	Distinguished from "universities" by traditionally training technicians in business, industry, and commerce for an immediate local area, having fewer residence facilities, and offering more part-time classes. For educational institutions emphasizing training in agriculture and specific trades, use "vocational schools." Hoger technisch onderwijs-instelling. Opvolger van de Polytechnische School en later omgezet in technische universiteiten.

Name	Concept	Place
Bauschule Eidgenössisches Polytechnikum	polytechnics; universities	Zurich	View
Polytechnische School	polytechnics; universities	Delft	View
Technische Hochschule Graz	polytechnics; universities	Graz	View
Technische Hogeschool	polytechnics	Bandung	View
Technische Hogeschool Bandung	polytechnics; universities	Bandung	View
Technische Hogeschool Delft	polytechnics; universities	Delft	View

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