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56ddb03066d3e219004dac9c | What system were institutes of technology a part of during the seventies, eighties, and early nineties? | College of Advanced Education system | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nDuring the 1970s to early 1990s, the term was used to describe state owned and funded technical schools that offered both vocational and higher education. They were part of the College of Advanced Education system. In the 1990s most of these merged with existing universities, or formed n... |
56ddb0c666d3e219004dac9f | What's the four-letter abbreviation for technically minded technical and further education institutes? | TAFE | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSince the mid-1990s, the term has been applied to some technically minded technical and further education (TAFE) institutes. A recent example is the Melbourne Polytechnic rebranding and repositioning in 2014 from Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE. These primarily offer vocational educ... |
56ddb0c666d3e219004daca0 | What is the new name of the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE? | Melbourne Polytechnic | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSince the mid-1990s, the term has been applied to some technically minded technical and further education (TAFE) institutes. A recent example is the Melbourne Polytechnic rebranding and repositioning in 2014 from Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE. These primarily offer vocational educ... |
56ddb1249a695914005b958c | TAFE Tasmania started a three-year restructuring in what year? | 2009 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn Tasmania in 2009 the old college system and TAFE Tasmania have started a 3-year restructure to become the Tasmanian Polytechnic www.polytechnic.tas.edu.au, Tasmanian Skills Institute www.skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au and Tasmanian Academy www.academy.tas.edu.au"
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56ddc59766d3e219004dace3 | In Australia, how many universities are recognized as Universities of Technology? | seven | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn the higher education sector, there are seven designated Universities of Technology in Australia (though, note, not all use the phrase \"university of technology\", such as the Universities of Canberra and South Australia, which used to be Colleges of Advanced Education before transiti... |
56ddc65d9a695914005b95c6 | What's the German word for a tertiary education institution? | Fachhochschule | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nFachhochschule is a German type of tertiary education institution and adopted later in Austria and Switzerland. They do not focus exclusively on technology, but may also offer courses in social science, medicine, business and design. They grant bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, an... |
56ddc65d9a695914005b95c7 | In addition to Bachelor's degrees, what other kind of degree can one earn from a Fachhochschule? | master's degrees | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nFachhochschule is a German type of tertiary education institution and adopted later in Austria and Switzerland. They do not focus exclusively on technology, but may also offer courses in social science, medicine, business and design. They grant bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, an... |
56ddc6e69a695914005b95ca | What term is used in Belgium and the Netherlands to refer to an institution like a German Fachhochschule? | hogeschool | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nHogeschool is used in Belgium and in the Netherlands. The hogeschool has many similarities to the Fachhochschule in the German language areas and to the ammattikorkeakoulu in Finland."
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56ddcc4666d3e219004dacf1 | What term refers to the process that a hogeschool undergoes before it's able to award Master's degrees? | academization | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nHogeschool institutions in the Flemish Community of Belgium (such as the Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel) are currently undergoing a process of academization. They form associations with a university and integrate research into the curriculum, which will allow them to deliver academic master'... |
56ddcd039a695914005b95dc | How many institutes of technology in the Netherlands have converted into full-fledged universities in the past few decades? | four | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn the Netherlands, four former institutes of technology have become universities over the past decades. These are the current three Technical Universities (at Delft, Eindhoven and Enschede), plus the former agricultural institute in Wageningen. A list of all hogescholen in the Netherlan... |
56ddcd039a695914005b95dd | How many Technical Universities are there in the Netherlands today? | three | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn the Netherlands, four former institutes of technology have become universities over the past decades. These are the current three Technical Universities (at Delft, Eindhoven and Enschede), plus the former agricultural institute in Wageningen. A list of all hogescholen in the Netherlan... |
56ddcee466d3e219004dacf3 | What country has Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes from which students can earn certificates, diplomas, and degrees? | Cambodia | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn Cambodia, there are Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes, and Universities that offer instruction in a variety of programs that can lead to: certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes and Universities tend to be independent institut... |
56ddcf2b66d3e219004dacf5 | What are polytechnic divisions of national universities called in Canada? | Affiliate Schools | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn Canada, there are Affiliate Schools, Colleges, Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes, and Universities that offer instruction in a variety of programs that can lead to: engineering and applied science degrees, apprenticeship and trade programs, certificates, and diplomas. Af... |
56ddd0139a695914005b95e8 | In what city is the École Polytechnique de Montréal located? | Quebec | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nCredentials are typically conferred at the undergraduate level, however university-affiliated schools like the École de technologie supérieure and the École Polytechnique de Montréal (both of which are located in Quebec), also offer graduate and postgraduate programs, in accordance with ... |
56ddd0139a695914005b95e9 | In addition to private equity and industry sources, what's a third source of research funding for institutions of higher learning in Canada? | public funding | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nCredentials are typically conferred at the undergraduate level, however university-affiliated schools like the École de technologie supérieure and the École Polytechnique de Montréal (both of which are located in Quebec), also offer graduate and postgraduate programs, in accordance with ... |
56ddd1059a695914005b95f2 | What is Canada's national alliance of 11 research-focused schools called? | Polytechnics Canada | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSome of Canada's most esteemed colleges and polytechnic institutions also partake in collaborative institute-industry projects, leading to technology commercialization, made possible through the scope of Polytechnics Canada; a national alliance of eleven leading research-intensive colleg... |
56ddd1059a695914005b95f3 | What kind of projects does Polytechnics Canada sponsor that can lead to technology commercialization? | collaborative institute-industry projects | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSome of Canada's most esteemed colleges and polytechnic institutions also partake in collaborative institute-industry projects, leading to technology commercialization, made possible through the scope of Polytechnics Canada; a national alliance of eleven leading research-intensive colleg... |
56ddd2029a695914005b95f6 | In what year was the Imperial Tientsin University founded in China? | 1895 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nChina's modern higher education began in 1895 with the Imperial Tientsin University which was a polytechnic plus a law department. Liberal arts were not offered until three years later at Capital University. To this day, about half of China's elite universities remain essentially polytec... |
56ddd2029a695914005b95f7 | What was the first university to offer courses in liberal arts? | Capital University | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nChina's modern higher education began in 1895 with the Imperial Tientsin University which was a polytechnic plus a law department. Liberal arts were not offered until three years later at Capital University. To this day, about half of China's elite universities remain essentially polytec... |
56ddd2029a695914005b95f8 | What portion of China's elite universities still have a primary polytechnical focus today? | half | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nChina's modern higher education began in 1895 with the Imperial Tientsin University which was a polytechnic plus a law department. Liberal arts were not offered until three years later at Capital University. To this day, about half of China's elite universities remain essentially polytec... |
56ddd24566d3e219004dad05 | What year did Croatia pass a law regarding polytechnic education? | 1997 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn Croatia there are many polytechnic institutes and colleges that offer a polytechnic education. The law about polytechnic education in Croatia was passed in 1997."
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56ddd3909a695914005b95fc | What institution is in charge of tracking volcanic activity in the Galápagos Islands? | The Geophysics Institute | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nEPN is known for research and education in the applied science, astronomy, atmospheric physics, engineering and physical sciences. The Geophysics Institute monitors over the country`s seismic, tectonic and volcanic activity in the continental territory and in the Galápagos Islands."
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56ddd49566d3e219004dad07 | What observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador? | Quito Astronomical Observatory | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nOne of the oldest observatories in South America is the Quito Astronomical Observatory. Founded in 1873 and located 12 minutes south of the Equator in Quito, Ecuador. The Quito Astronomical Observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador and is located in the Historic Center of Quito ... |
56ddd49566d3e219004dad08 | What school oversees the Quito Astronomical Observatory? | National Polytechnic School | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nOne of the oldest observatories in South America is the Quito Astronomical Observatory. Founded in 1873 and located 12 minutes south of the Equator in Quito, Ecuador. The Quito Astronomical Observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador and is located in the Historic Center of Quito ... |
56ddd49566d3e219004dad09 | When was the Quito Astronomical Observatory founded? | 1873 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nOne of the oldest observatories in South America is the Quito Astronomical Observatory. Founded in 1873 and located 12 minutes south of the Equator in Quito, Ecuador. The Quito Astronomical Observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador and is located in the Historic Center of Quito ... |
56ddd5259a695914005b95fe | EPN's Nuclear Science Department is among how many of its kind in Ecuador? | one | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe Nuclear Science Department at EPN is the only one in Ecuador and has the large infrastructure, related to irrradiation factilities like cobalt-60 source and Electron beam processing."
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56ddd6da66d3e219004dad1d | If the mission is achieved, professionals will apply what they've learned to what goal? | the country's development | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIts mission is to provide high quality education, training and research in the areas of science and technology to produce qualified professionals that can apply their knowledge and skills in the country's development."
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56dddd9d66d3e219004dad4b | MIT raised money to cover tuition, room and board for what number of students? | 50 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nMIT raises funds from non-governmental organizations and individuals who support the mission and objectives of the Institute. Tigray Development Association, its supporters, and REST have provided the initial funds for the launching of the Institute. As a result of the unstinting efforts... |
56ddde4a9a695914005b9626 | What's the equivalent of Universities of Technology in French-speaking areas? | Instituts de technologie | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nUniversities of Technology are categorised as universities, are allowed to grant B.Sc. (Tech.), M.Sc. (Tech.), Lic.Sc. (Tech.), Ph.D. and D.Sc.(Tech.) degrees and roughly correspond to Instituts de technologie of French-speaking areas and Technische Universität of Germany in prestige. In... |
56dddfb866d3e219004dad65 | How many credits were needed for an M.Sc. (Tech.) degree before the Bologna Process? | 180 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nUniversities of Technology are academically similar to other (non-polytechnic) universities. Prior to Bologna process, M.Sc. (Tech.) required 180 credits, whereas M.Sc. from a normal university required 160 credits. The credits between Universities of Technology and normal universities a... |
56dddfb866d3e219004dad66 | How many credits were needed for an M.Sc. from a traditional university prior to the Bologna Process? | 160 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nUniversities of Technology are academically similar to other (non-polytechnic) universities. Prior to Bologna process, M.Sc. (Tech.) required 180 credits, whereas M.Sc. from a normal university required 160 credits. The credits between Universities of Technology and normal universities a... |
56dde0a49a695914005b963a | In what country are polytechnic schools designated uniquely from academic universities? | Finland | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnic schools are distinct from academic universities in Finland. Ammattikorkeakoulu is the common term in Finland, as is the Swedish alternative \"yrkeshögskola\" – their focus is on studies leading to a degree (for instance insinööri, engineer; in international use, Bachelor of E... |
56dde0a49a695914005b963b | What word means polytechnic school in Finnish? | ammattikorkeakoulus | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnic schools are distinct from academic universities in Finland. Ammattikorkeakoulu is the common term in Finland, as is the Swedish alternative \"yrkeshögskola\" – their focus is on studies leading to a degree (for instance insinööri, engineer; in international use, Bachelor of E... |
56dde0a49a695914005b963c | What's the Swedish word for a polytechnic school? | yrkeshögskola | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnic schools are distinct from academic universities in Finland. Ammattikorkeakoulu is the common term in Finland, as is the Swedish alternative \"yrkeshögskola\" – their focus is on studies leading to a degree (for instance insinööri, engineer; in international use, Bachelor of E... |
56ddf07e9a695914005b96f4 | Universities that encompass several engineering schools provide curricula in sciences and what other field? | technology | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nCollegiate universities grouping several engineering schools or multi-site clusters of French grandes écoles provide sciences and technology curricula as autonomous higher education engineering institutes. They include :"
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56ddf1249a695914005b9702 | What are an institute of technology called in France? | institut universitaire de technologie | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn addition, France's education system includes many institutes of technology, embedded within most French universities. They are referred-to as institut universitaire de technologie (IUT). Instituts universitaires de technologie provide undergraduate technology curricula. 'Polytech inst... |
56ddf1249a695914005b9703 | What's the three-letter acronym for institut universitaire de technologie? | IUT | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn addition, France's education system includes many institutes of technology, embedded within most French universities. They are referred-to as institut universitaire de technologie (IUT). Instituts universitaires de technologie provide undergraduate technology curricula. 'Polytech inst... |
56ddf1d166d3e219004dae41 | What's the term in German for what those in French-speaking Switzerland call haute école specialisée? | Fachhochschule | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn the French-speaking part of Switzerland exists also the term haute école specialisée for a type of institution called Fachhochschule in the German-speaking part of the country. (see below)."
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56ddf2ba66d3e219004dae4f | In Eastern Europe, what is the word for an institute of technology? | Polytechnicum | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nHigher education systems, that are influenced by the French education system set at the end of the 18th century, use a terminology derived by reference to the French École polytechnique. Such terms include Écoles Polytechniques (Algeria, Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland, Tunisia), Es... |
56ddf2ba66d3e219004dae50 | What century in France's history included the French École polytechnique that influenced education systems in other countries? | 18th | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nHigher education systems, that are influenced by the French education system set at the end of the 18th century, use a terminology derived by reference to the French École polytechnique. Such terms include Écoles Polytechniques (Algeria, Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland, Tunisia), Es... |
56ddf2ba66d3e219004dae51 | What term in Brasil and Spain refers to a polytechnic institute? | Escola Politécnica | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nHigher education systems, that are influenced by the French education system set at the end of the 18th century, use a terminology derived by reference to the French École polytechnique. Such terms include Écoles Polytechniques (Algeria, Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland, Tunisia), Es... |
56ddf39a66d3e219004dae59 | Fachhochschulen first came about in the early years of what decade? | 1970s | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nFachhochschulen were first founded in the early 1970s. They do not focus exclusively on technology, but may also offer courses in social science, medicine, business and design. They grant bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, and focus more on teaching than research and more on specif... |
56ddf39a66d3e219004dae5a | Fachhochschulen favor an education in what, as opposed to research? | teaching | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nFachhochschulen were first founded in the early 1970s. They do not focus exclusively on technology, but may also offer courses in social science, medicine, business and design. They grant bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, and focus more on teaching than research and more on specif... |
56ddf39a66d3e219004dae5b | In addition to technology, Fachhochschulen offer courses in social science, medicine, design, and what other discipline? | business | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nFachhochschulen were first founded in the early 1970s. They do not focus exclusively on technology, but may also offer courses in social science, medicine, business and design. They grant bachelor's degrees and master's degrees, and focus more on teaching than research and more on specif... |
56ddf4229a695914005b9724 | What's the abbreviation for a Technische Universität? | TU | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nTechnische Universität (abbreviation: TU) are the common terms for universities of technology or technical university. These institutions can grant habilitation and doctoral degrees and focus on research."
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56ddf4229a695914005b9725 | What's the main focus of a Technische Universität? | research | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nTechnische Universität (abbreviation: TU) are the common terms for universities of technology or technical university. These institutions can grant habilitation and doctoral degrees and focus on research."
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56ddf6914396321400ee250d | Which department's faculty can be associated with university hospitals? | medicine | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe nine largest and most renowned Technische Universitäten in Germany have formed TU9 German Institutes of Technology as community of interests. Technische Universitäten normally have faculties or departements of natural sciences and often of economics but can also have units of cultura... |
56ddf6914396321400ee250e | How many Technische Universitäten make up the TU9 German Institutes of Technology? | nine | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe nine largest and most renowned Technische Universitäten in Germany have formed TU9 German Institutes of Technology as community of interests. Technische Universitäten normally have faculties or departements of natural sciences and often of economics but can also have units of cultura... |
56ddf73e4396321400ee2521 | How many institutes of technology are there in Germany? | 17 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThere are 17 universities of technology in Germany with about 290,000 students enrolled. The four states of Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein are not operating a Technische Universität. Saxony and Lower Saxony have the highest counts of TUs, while in Sa... |
56ddf73e4396321400ee2522 | What's the approximate number of students in Germany who are enrolled in a university of technology? | 290,000 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThere are 17 universities of technology in Germany with about 290,000 students enrolled. The four states of Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein are not operating a Technische Universität. Saxony and Lower Saxony have the highest counts of TUs, while in Sa... |
56ddf73e4396321400ee2523 | Which German state has the highest ratio of universities of technology to standard universities? | Saxony | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThere are 17 universities of technology in Germany with about 290,000 students enrolled. The four states of Bremen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein are not operating a Technische Universität. Saxony and Lower Saxony have the highest counts of TUs, while in Sa... |
56ddf7914396321400ee2527 | What's the joint project of TU Clausthal, TU Braunschweig, and the University of Hanover called? | Niedersächsische Technische Hochschule | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nNiedersächsische Technische Hochschule is a joint-venture of TU Clausthal, TU Braunschweig and University of Hanover. Some universities in Germany can also be seen as institutes of technology due to comprising a wide spread of technical sciences and having a history as a technical univer... |
56ddf8adcffd8e1900b4b542 | What's the name of the Act that changed how Greek public institutes of technology were designated? | Higher Education Reform Act | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn Greece, there are 2 \"Polytechnics\" part of the public higher education in Greece and they confer a 5-year Diplom Uni (300E.C.T.S – I.S.C.E.D. 5A), the National Technical University of Athens and the Technical University of Crete. Also, there are Greek Higher Technological Educationa... |
56ddfa66cffd8e1900b4b546 | What was the very first polytechnic school in Hong Kong? | The Hong Kong Polytechnic | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe first polytechnic in Hong Kong is The Hong Kong Polytechnic, established in 1972 through upgrading the Hong Kong Technical College (Government Trade School before 1947). The second polytechnic, the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, was founded in 1984. These polytechnics awards diplomas... |
56ddfa66cffd8e1900b4b547 | What was the original name of Hong Kong Polytechnic? | Hong Kong Technical College | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe first polytechnic in Hong Kong is The Hong Kong Polytechnic, established in 1972 through upgrading the Hong Kong Technical College (Government Trade School before 1947). The second polytechnic, the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, was founded in 1984. These polytechnics awards diplomas... |
56ddfa66cffd8e1900b4b548 | In what year was the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong founded? | 1984 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe first polytechnic in Hong Kong is The Hong Kong Polytechnic, established in 1972 through upgrading the Hong Kong Technical College (Government Trade School before 1947). The second polytechnic, the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, was founded in 1984. These polytechnics awards diplomas... |
56ddfa66cffd8e1900b4b549 | What Hong Kong university was created in 1991? | Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe first polytechnic in Hong Kong is The Hong Kong Polytechnic, established in 1972 through upgrading the Hong Kong Technical College (Government Trade School before 1947). The second polytechnic, the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, was founded in 1984. These polytechnics awards diplomas... |
56ddfa66cffd8e1900b4b54a | When did the two polytechnic schools in Hong Kong receive status as universities? | 1994 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe first polytechnic in Hong Kong is The Hong Kong Polytechnic, established in 1972 through upgrading the Hong Kong Technical College (Government Trade School before 1947). The second polytechnic, the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, was founded in 1984. These polytechnics awards diplomas... |
56ddfb3dcffd8e1900b4b550 | What kind of mining did the world's first institute of technology prepare students for? | copper | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe world's first Institute of Technology the Berg-Schola (Bergschule) established in Selmecbánya, Kingdom of Hungary by the Court Chamber of Vienna in 1735 providing Further education to train specialists of precious metal and copper mining. In 1762 the institute ranked up to be Academi... |
56ddfb3dcffd8e1900b4b551 | What's the founding year of the first institute of technology ever? | 1735 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe world's first Institute of Technology the Berg-Schola (Bergschule) established in Selmecbánya, Kingdom of Hungary by the Court Chamber of Vienna in 1735 providing Further education to train specialists of precious metal and copper mining. In 1762 the institute ranked up to be Academi... |
56ddfb3dcffd8e1900b4b552 | Who established the Berg-Schola? | Court Chamber of Vienna | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe world's first Institute of Technology the Berg-Schola (Bergschule) established in Selmecbánya, Kingdom of Hungary by the Court Chamber of Vienna in 1735 providing Further education to train specialists of precious metal and copper mining. In 1762 the institute ranked up to be Academi... |
56ddfc5f4396321400ee2529 | How many private institutes of technology are there in India? | 16 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThere are 16 autonomous Indian Institutes of Technology in addition to 30 National Institutes of Technology which are Government Institutions. In addition to these there are many other Universities which offer higher technical courses. The Authority over technical education in India is t... |
56ddfc5f4396321400ee252a | How many government-affiliated institutes of technology are there in India? | 30 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThere are 16 autonomous Indian Institutes of Technology in addition to 30 National Institutes of Technology which are Government Institutions. In addition to these there are many other Universities which offer higher technical courses. The Authority over technical education in India is t... |
56ddfc5f4396321400ee252b | What organization oversees India's technical education institutions? | AICTE | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThere are 16 autonomous Indian Institutes of Technology in addition to 30 National Institutes of Technology which are Government Institutions. In addition to these there are many other Universities which offer higher technical courses. The Authority over technical education in India is t... |
56ddfd9d4396321400ee252f | What's the name of the diploma awarded in India for technical or vocational coursework? | Diploma in Engineering | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn India there are many polytechnic institutes and collages that offer a polytechnic education. In India a Diploma in Engineering is a specific academic award usually awarded in technical or vocational courses e.g. Engineering, Pharmacy, Designing, etc. These Institutions offer three yea... |
56ddfdffcffd8e1900b4b55a | How many government-owned public institutes of technology does Indonesia have? | four | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThere are four public institutes of technology in Indonesia that owned by the government of Indonesia. Other than that, there are hundreds other institute that owned by private or other institutions."
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56ddfe9d4396321400ee2539 | Rather than four-year Bachelor's degrees, Politeknik offer a diploma after how many years? | three | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nHowever, in Bahasa Indonesia, Politeknik carries a rather different meaning than Institut Teknologi. Politeknik provides vocational education and typically offers three-year Diploma degrees, which is similar to associate degrees, instead of full, four-year bachelor's degree and the more ... |
56de00884396321400ee253b | What was the original name of Ireland's Institute of Technology system? | Regional Technical College | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIreland has an \"Institute of Technology\" system, formerly referred to as Regional Technical College (RTCs) system. The terms \"IT\" and \"IT's\" are now widely used to describe an Institute(s) of Technology. These institutions offer sub-degree, degree and post-graduate level studies. U... |
56de00f74396321400ee253f | What Irish institute of technology evolved independently of the Regional Technical College System? | Dublin Institute of Technology | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nDublin Institute of Technology developed separately from the Regional Technical College system, and after several decades of association with the University of Dublin, Trinity College it acquired the authority to confer its own degrees."
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56de02714396321400ee2543 | What term in higher education refers to technical universities that award engineering degrees? | Politecnico | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn higher education, Politecnico refers to a technical university awarding degrees in engineering. Historically there were two Politecnici, one in each of the two largest industrial cities of the north:"
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56de02714396321400ee2544 | Traditionally, how many Politecnici were there? | two | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn higher education, Politecnico refers to a technical university awarding degrees in engineering. Historically there were two Politecnici, one in each of the two largest industrial cities of the north:"
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56de03d2cffd8e1900b4b562 | What city houses the headquarters of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia? | Genoa | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn 2003, the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research and the Ministry of Economy and Finance jointly established the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology), headquartered in Genoa with 10 laboratories around Italy, which however focuses on research and... |
56de0948cffd8e1900b4b566 | What college was the forerunner for the engineering faculty at the University of Tokyo? | Imperial College of Engineering | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn Japan, an institute of technology (工業大学, kōgyō daigaku?) is a type of university that specializes in the sciences. See also the Imperial College of Engineering, which was the forerunner of the University of Tokyo's engineering faculty."
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56de0948cffd8e1900b4b567 | What area of discipline do Japan's institutes of technology specialize in? | sciences | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nIn Japan, an institute of technology (工業大学, kōgyō daigaku?) is a type of university that specializes in the sciences. See also the Imperial College of Engineering, which was the forerunner of the University of Tokyo's engineering faculty."
] |
56de0a94cffd8e1900b4b56a | What country has operated polytechnic institutes for nearly 44 years? | Malaysia | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnics in Malaysia has been operated for almost 44 years. The institutions provide courses for bachelor's degree & Bachelor of Science (BSc) (offer at Premier Polytechnics for September 2013 intake & 2014 intake), Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Special Skills Certificate. It was est... |
56de0a94cffd8e1900b4b56b | What international organization partnered with Malaysia's Ministry of Education in 1969? | UNESCO | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnics in Malaysia has been operated for almost 44 years. The institutions provide courses for bachelor's degree & Bachelor of Science (BSc) (offer at Premier Polytechnics for September 2013 intake & 2014 intake), Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Special Skills Certificate. It was est... |
56de0a94cffd8e1900b4b56c | In what city in the state of Perak is the Politeknik Ungku Omar located? | Ipoh | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnics in Malaysia has been operated for almost 44 years. The institutions provide courses for bachelor's degree & Bachelor of Science (BSc) (offer at Premier Polytechnics for September 2013 intake & 2014 intake), Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Special Skills Certificate. It was est... |
56de0b054396321400ee256d | How many polytechnic institutes does Malaysia have now? | 32 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nAt present, Malaysia have developed 32 polytechnic at all over states in engineering, agriculture, commerce, hospitality and design courses with 60,840 students in 2009 to 87,440 students in 2012."
] |
56de0b054396321400ee256e | How many students were enrolled in polytechnic schools in Malaysia in 2009? | 60,840 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nAt present, Malaysia have developed 32 polytechnic at all over states in engineering, agriculture, commerce, hospitality and design courses with 60,840 students in 2009 to 87,440 students in 2012."
] |
56de0b054396321400ee256f | How many students were enrolled in polytechnic schools in Malaysia in 2012? | 87,440 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nAt present, Malaysia have developed 32 polytechnic at all over states in engineering, agriculture, commerce, hospitality and design courses with 60,840 students in 2009 to 87,440 students in 2012."
] |
56de0c0dcffd8e1900b4b57a | What's the name of Mauritius's sole technical university? | University of Technology, Mauritius | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe only technical university in Mauritius is the University of Technology, Mauritius with its main campus situated in La Tour Koenig, Pointe aux Sables. It has a specialized mission with a technology focus. It applies traditional and beyond traditional approaches to teaching, training, ... |
56de0c0dcffd8e1900b4b57b | What's the focus of Mauritius's University of Technology's specialized mission? | technology | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe only technical university in Mauritius is the University of Technology, Mauritius with its main campus situated in La Tour Koenig, Pointe aux Sables. It has a specialized mission with a technology focus. It applies traditional and beyond traditional approaches to teaching, training, ... |
56de0d34cffd8e1900b4b588 | What country considers their polytechnics, universities, and colleges state-owned institutions? | New Zealand | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nNew Zealand polytechnics are established under the Education Act 1989 as amended, and are considered state-owned tertiary institutions along with universities, colleges of education, and wānanga; there is today often much crossover in courses and qualifications offered between all these ... |
56de0d34cffd8e1900b4b589 | What does UCOL stand for? | Universal College of Learning | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nNew Zealand polytechnics are established under the Education Act 1989 as amended, and are considered state-owned tertiary institutions along with universities, colleges of education, and wānanga; there is today often much crossover in courses and qualifications offered between all these ... |
56de0d34cffd8e1900b4b58a | In what year was the Education Act originally passed in New Zealand? | 1989 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nNew Zealand polytechnics are established under the Education Act 1989 as amended, and are considered state-owned tertiary institutions along with universities, colleges of education, and wānanga; there is today often much crossover in courses and qualifications offered between all these ... |
56de11834396321400ee25ad | What school did Massey University combine with? | Wellington Polytechnic | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSince the 1990s, there has been consolidation in New Zealand's state-owned tertiary education system. In the polytechnic sector: Wellington Polytechnic amalgamated with Massey University. The Central Institute of Technology explored a merger with the Waikato Institute of Technology, whic... |
56de11834396321400ee25ae | In what decade did New Zealand's tertiary education institutions begin consolidation? | 1990s | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSince the 1990s, there has been consolidation in New Zealand's state-owned tertiary education system. In the polytechnic sector: Wellington Polytechnic amalgamated with Massey University. The Central Institute of Technology explored a merger with the Waikato Institute of Technology, whic... |
56de11834396321400ee25af | What school considered a merger with Waikato Institute of Technology that was later abandoned? | Central Institute of Technology | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSince the 1990s, there has been consolidation in New Zealand's state-owned tertiary education system. In the polytechnic sector: Wellington Polytechnic amalgamated with Massey University. The Central Institute of Technology explored a merger with the Waikato Institute of Technology, whic... |
56de11834396321400ee25b0 | What island was Waiarapa Polytechnic located on before it merged with UCOL? | North Island | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nSince the 1990s, there has been consolidation in New Zealand's state-owned tertiary education system. In the polytechnic sector: Wellington Polytechnic amalgamated with Massey University. The Central Institute of Technology explored a merger with the Waikato Institute of Technology, whic... |
56de120b4396321400ee25b5 | What's the only polytechnic school in New Zealand to be designated a university? | Auckland University of Technology | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe Auckland University of Technology is the only polytechnic to have been elevated to university status; while Unitec has had repeated attempts blocked by government policy and consequent decisions; Unitec has not been able to convince the courts to overturn these decisions."
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56de15cd4396321400ee25bd | In Pakistan, a student's tests in what grade determine their admission to a diploma program? | 10th | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe Polytechnic institutes in Pakistan, offer a diploma spanning three years in different branches. Students are admitted to the diploma program based on their results in the 10th grade standardized exams. The main purpose of Polytechnic Institutes is to train people in various trades."
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56de15cd4396321400ee25be | What are people being trained for, mainly, in Pakistan's polytechnic institutes? | trades | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe Polytechnic institutes in Pakistan, offer a diploma spanning three years in different branches. Students are admitted to the diploma program based on their results in the 10th grade standardized exams. The main purpose of Polytechnic Institutes is to train people in various trades."
... |
56de15cd4396321400ee25bf | How many years does it usually take to earn a diploma from polytechnic schools in Pakistan? | three | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe Polytechnic institutes in Pakistan, offer a diploma spanning three years in different branches. Students are admitted to the diploma program based on their results in the 10th grade standardized exams. The main purpose of Polytechnic Institutes is to train people in various trades."
... |
56de16894396321400ee25c3 | What two-letter abbreviation is used for undergraduate engineering courses? | BE | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nAfter successfully completing a diploma at a polytechnic, students can gain lateral entry to engineering degree (under graduate) courses called BE, which are conducted by engineering colleges affiliated to universities or University of Engineering & Technology or University of Engineerin... |
56de1a2a4396321400ee25cd | What's Pakistan's program called that's comparable to the British A Level? | F.Sc | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nUniversity of Engineering & Technology or University of Engineering Sciences are the recognized universities that grant Bachelor's and master's degrees in undergraduate and graduate studies respectively. The Bachelor of Science degree awarded by Universities of Engineering & Technology o... |
56de1ac34396321400ee25cf | What word do they use in Poland for an institute of technology? | Politechnika | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolitechnika (translated as a \"technical university\" or \"university of technology\") is a main kind of technical university name in Poland. There are some biggest Polytechnic in Poland:"
] |
56de49904396321400ee2780 | What is the Portuguese word for the short-cycle degrees awarded prior to 1988? | bacharelatos | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe designation \"Institute of Technology\" is not applied at all, being meaningless in Portugal. However, there are higher education educational institutions in Portugal since the 1980s, which are called polytechnics. After 1998 they were upgraded to institutions which are allowed to co... |
56de49904396321400ee2781 | What process was instituted in 2007 that brought Master's degrees to the polytechnic education system? | Bologna Process | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nThe designation \"Institute of Technology\" is not applied at all, being meaningless in Portugal. However, there are higher education educational institutions in Portugal since the 1980s, which are called polytechnics. After 1998 they were upgraded to institutions which are allowed to co... |
56de4affcffd8e1900b4b7c2 | What's the name of Singapore's centralized institute that students can attend before university? | Millennia Institute | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnics in Singapore provides industry oriented education equivalent to a junior college or sixth form college in the UK. Singapore retains a system similar but not the same as in the United Kingdom from 1970–1992, distinguishing between polytechnics and universities. Unlike the Bri... |
56de4b924396321400ee279d | How many polytechnics are there in Singapore? | 5 | [
"Institute_of_technology\n\nPolytechnics offer three-year diploma courses in fields such as information technology, engineering subjects and other vocational fields, like psychology and nursing. There are 5 polytechnics in Singapore. They are namely:"
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