polytechnic

n. a college where you study practical subjects like engineering, business, or design.

n. an institution of higher education offering courses in a wide range of professional and technical subjects.

“After finishing school, he decided to study engineering at the local polytechnic.”

“The polytechnic offers specialized diplomas that bridge the gap between secondary education and the specific demands of the industrial workforce.”

n. in the UK, a type of college that existed before 1992, when most of them became universities.

n. a former category of higher education institution in the United Kingdom that focused on STEM and vocational subjects before the 1992 reforms.

“My father studied architecture at a polytechnic before it became a university.”

“Historically, the distinction between a university and a polytechnic in the UK was based on the latter's focus on applied rather than theoretical knowledge.”

British English · Archaic

adj. describing a school or course that teaches many different technical and practical skills.

adj. relating to or providing instruction in many different technical subjects or applied sciences.

“The city is planning to open a new polytechnic institute next year.”

“The curriculum was designed with a polytechnic approach, ensuring students gained proficiency in both mechanical engineering and digital design.”