institute of technology

Technical training university

An institute of technology is a university or college emphasizing engineering, applied sciences, and technical fields rather than liberal arts.

Some have expanded beyond their original focus while retaining the name: MIT began as an engineering school but now offers programs in economics and linguistics.

Often abbreviated in school names: Caltech, Georgia Tech.

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School prioritizing broad education

conservatory · divinity school · art school · seminary · music school

educational philosophy

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School prioritizing broad education

finishing school · Montessori school · charm school · lyceum · gymnasium

institutional type

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Practice of self-instruction

self-study · apprenticeship · unschooling

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