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How many government-owned public institutes of technology does Indonesia have? | <text>How many government-owned public institutes of technology does Indonesia have?</text><reasoning>There 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.</reasoning><output... |
Universities that encompass several engineering schools provide curricula in sciences and what other field? | <text>Universities that encompass several engineering schools provide curricula in sciences and what other field?</text><reasoning>Collegiate universities grouping several engineering schools or multi-site clusters of French grandes écoles provide sciences and technology curricula as autonomous higher education enginee... |
What institution is in charge of tracking volcanic activity in the Galápagos Islands? | <text>What institution is in charge of tracking volcanic activity in the Galápagos Islands?</text><reasoning>EPN 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 volc... |
What's the name of the Act that changed how Greek public institutes of technology were designated? | <text>What's the name of the Act that changed how Greek public institutes of technology were designated?</text><reasoning>In 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 ... |
What is Canada's national alliance of 11 research-focused schools called? | <text>What is Canada's national alliance of 11 research-focused schools called?</text><reasoning>Some 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... |
What kind of projects does Polytechnics Canada sponsor that can lead to technology commercialization? | <text>What kind of projects does Polytechnics Canada sponsor that can lead to technology commercialization?</text><reasoning>Some of Canada's most esteemed colleges and polytechnic institutions also partake in collaborative institute-industry projects, leading to technology commercialization, made possible through the ... |
How many credits were needed for an M.Sc. (Tech.) degree before the Bologna Process? | <text>How many credits were needed for an M.Sc. (Tech.) degree before the Bologna Process?</text><reasoning>Universities 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 credi... |
How many credits were needed for an M.Sc. from a traditional university prior to the Bologna Process? | <text>How many credits were needed for an M.Sc. from a traditional university prior to the Bologna Process?</text><reasoning>Universities 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 r... |
What observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador? | <text>What observatory is the National Observatory of Ecuador?</text><reasoning>One 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... |
What school oversees the Quito Astronomical Observatory? | <text>What school oversees the Quito Astronomical Observatory?</text><reasoning>One 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... |
When was the Quito Astronomical Observatory founded? | <text>When was the Quito Astronomical Observatory founded?</text><reasoning>One 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... |
What's the joint project of TU Clausthal, TU Braunschweig, and the University of Hanover called? | <text>What's the joint project of TU Clausthal, TU Braunschweig, and the University of Hanover called?</text><reasoning>Niedersächsische 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 c... |
In what country are polytechnic schools designated uniquely from academic universities? | <text>In what country are polytechnic schools designated uniquely from academic universities?</text><reasoning>Polytechnic 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 ... |
What word means polytechnic school in Finnish? | <text>What word means polytechnic school in Finnish?</text><reasoning>Polytechnic 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;... |
What's the Swedish word for a polytechnic school? | <text>What's the Swedish word for a polytechnic school?</text><reasoning>Polytechnic 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, engine... |
What's the German word for a tertiary education institution? | <text>What's the German word for a tertiary education institution?</text><reasoning>Fachhochschule 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. Th... |
In addition to Bachelor's degrees, what other kind of degree can one earn from a Fachhochschule? | <text>In addition to Bachelor's degrees, what other kind of degree can one earn from a Fachhochschule?</text><reasoning>Fachhochschule 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 scienc... |
Rather than four-year Bachelor's degrees, Politeknik offer a diploma after how many years? | <text>Rather than four-year Bachelor's degrees, Politeknik offer a diploma after how many years?</text><reasoning>However, 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 simila... |
What's the name of Mauritius's sole technical university? | <text>What's the name of Mauritius's sole technical university?</text><reasoning>The 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 beyo... |
What's the focus of Mauritius's University of Technology's specialized mission? | <text>What's the focus of Mauritius's University of Technology's specialized mission?</text><reasoning>The 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 applie... |
Fachhochschulen first came about in the early years of what decade? | <text>Fachhochschulen first came about in the early years of what decade?</text><reasoning>Fachhochschulen 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, ... |
Fachhochschulen favor an education in what, as opposed to research? | <text>Fachhochschulen favor an education in what, as opposed to research?</text><reasoning>Fachhochschulen 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, ... |
In addition to technology, Fachhochschulen offer courses in social science, medicine, design, and what other discipline? | <text>In addition to technology, Fachhochschulen offer courses in social science, medicine, design, and what other discipline?</text><reasoning>Fachhochschulen 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.... |
When did Technikons start being integrated with traditional South African universities? | <text>When did Technikons start being integrated with traditional South African universities?</text><reasoning>Beginning in 2004 former Technikons have either been merged with traditional Universities to form Comprehensive Universities or have become Universities of Technology, however the Universities of Technology ha... |
In what city is the École Polytechnique de Montréal located? | <text>In what city is the École Polytechnique de Montréal located?</text><reasoning>Credentials 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 gra... |
In addition to private equity and industry sources, what's a third source of research funding for institutions of higher learning in Canada? | <text>In addition to private equity and industry sources, what's a third source of research funding for institutions of higher learning in Canada?</text><reasoning>Credentials are typically conferred at the undergraduate level, however university-affiliated schools like the École de technologie supérieure and the École... |
What are an institute of technology called in France? | <text>What are an institute of technology called in France?</text><reasoning>In 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 under... |
What's the three-letter acronym for institut universitaire de technologie? | <text>What's the three-letter acronym for institut universitaire de technologie?</text><reasoning>In 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 tech... |
What's the name of the diploma awarded in India for technical or vocational coursework? | <text>What's the name of the diploma awarded in India for technical or vocational coursework?</text><reasoning>In 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... |
In Eastern Europe, what is the word for an institute of technology? | <text>In Eastern Europe, what is the word for an institute of technology?</text><reasoning>Higher 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 (... |
What century in France's history included the French École polytechnique that influenced education systems in other countries? | <text>What century in France's history included the French École polytechnique that influenced education systems in other countries?</text><reasoning>Higher 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 Écol... |
What term in Brasil and Spain refers to a polytechnic institute? | <text>What term in Brasil and Spain refers to a polytechnic institute?</text><reasoning>Higher 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 (Alg... |
What country has operated polytechnic institutes for nearly 44 years? | <text>What country has operated polytechnic institutes for nearly 44 years?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics 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), Advance... |
What international organization partnered with Malaysia's Ministry of Education in 1969? | <text>What international organization partnered with Malaysia's Ministry of Education in 1969?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics 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 & 20... |
In what city in the state of Perak is the Politeknik Ungku Omar located? | <text>In what city in the state of Perak is the Politeknik Ungku Omar located?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics 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), Adva... |
In what year was the Imperial Tientsin University founded in China? | <text>In what year was the Imperial Tientsin University founded in China?</text><reasoning>China'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 ha... |
What was the first university to offer courses in liberal arts? | <text>What was the first university to offer courses in liberal arts?</text><reasoning>China'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 o... |
What portion of China's elite universities still have a primary polytechnical focus today? | <text>What portion of China's elite universities still have a primary polytechnical focus today?</text><reasoning>China'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... |
What's the name of Singapore's centralized institute that students can attend before university? | <text>What's the name of Singapore's centralized institute that students can attend before university?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics 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 King... |
What country has Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes from which students can earn certificates, diplomas, and degrees? | <text>What country has Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes from which students can earn certificates, diplomas, and degrees?</text><reasoning>In Cambodia, there are Institutes of Technology/Polytechnic Institutes, and Universities that offer instruction in a variety of programs that can lead to: certificate... |
How many institutes of technology are there in Germany? | <text>How many institutes of technology are there in Germany?</text><reasoning>There 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 Sax... |
What's the approximate number of students in Germany who are enrolled in a university of technology? | <text>What's the approximate number of students in Germany who are enrolled in a university of technology?</text><reasoning>There 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... |
Which German state has the highest ratio of universities of technology to standard universities? | <text>Which German state has the highest ratio of universities of technology to standard universities?</text><reasoning>There 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 Tec... |
What is the Portuguese word for the short-cycle degrees awarded prior to 1988? | <text>What is the Portuguese word for the short-cycle degrees awarded prior to 1988?</text><reasoning>The 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. A... |
What process was instituted in 2007 that brought Master's degrees to the polytechnic education system? | <text>What process was instituted in 2007 that brought Master's degrees to the polytechnic education system?</text><reasoning>The 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 ar... |
MIT raised money to cover tuition, room and board for what number of students? | <text>MIT raised money to cover tuition, room and board for what number of students?</text><reasoning>MIT 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... |
In what year were polytechnics in the UK given the university designation? | <text>In what year were polytechnics in the UK given the university designation?</text><reasoning>In countries like Iran, Finland, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore or the United Kingdom, there is often a significant and confused distinction between polytechnics and universities. In the UK a binary system of higher educati... |
What is the name of the Royal Polytechnic Institution now? | <text>What is the name of the Royal Polytechnic Institution now?</text><reasoning>In countries like Iran, Finland, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore or the United Kingdom, there is often a significant and confused distinction between polytechnics and universities. In the UK a binary system of higher education emerged consi... |
What street is the University of Westminster on? | <text>What street is the University of Westminster on?</text><reasoning>In countries like Iran, Finland, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore or the United Kingdom, there is often a significant and confused distinction between polytechnics and universities. In the UK a binary system of higher education emerged consisting of u... |
What city houses the headquarters of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia? | <text>What city houses the headquarters of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia?</text><reasoning>In 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... |
If the mission is achieved, professionals will apply what they've learned to what goal? | <text>If the mission is achieved, professionals will apply what they've learned to what goal?</text><reasoning>Its 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 deve... |
What Irish institute of technology evolved independently of the Regional Technical College System? | <text>What Irish institute of technology evolved independently of the Regional Technical College System?</text><reasoning>Dublin 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 th... |
What kind of mining did the world's first institute of technology prepare students for? | <text>What kind of mining did the world's first institute of technology prepare students for?</text><reasoning>The 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 ... |
What's the founding year of the first institute of technology ever? | <text>What's the founding year of the first institute of technology ever?</text><reasoning>The 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 c... |
Who established the Berg-Schola? | <text>Who established the Berg-Schola?</text><reasoning>The 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... |
What college was the forerunner for the engineering faculty at the University of Tokyo? | <text>What college was the forerunner for the engineering faculty at the University of Tokyo?</text><reasoning>In 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... |
What area of discipline do Japan's institutes of technology specialize in? | <text>What area of discipline do Japan's institutes of technology specialize in?</text><reasoning>In 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 engi... |
What are polytechnic divisions of national universities called in Canada? | <text>What are polytechnic divisions of national universities called in Canada?</text><reasoning>In 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, ... |
What's the only polytechnic school in New Zealand to be designated a university? | <text>What's the only polytechnic school in New Zealand to be designated a university?</text><reasoning>The 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 b... |
What word do they use in Poland for an institute of technology? | <text>What word do they use in Poland for an institute of technology?</text><reasoning>Politechnika (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:</reasoning><output>Politechnika</output> |
Most institutes of technology in Thailand were born out of what other type of institutions? | <text>Most institutes of technology in Thailand were born out of what other type of institutions?</text><reasoning>Most of Thailand's institutes of technology were developed from technical colleges, in the past could not grant bachelor's degrees; today, however, they are university level institutions, some of which can... |
What type of degree were Thailand's technical colleges historically not allowed to confer? | <text>What type of degree were Thailand's technical colleges historically not allowed to confer?</text><reasoning>Most of Thailand's institutes of technology were developed from technical colleges, in the past could not grant bachelor's degrees; today, however, they are university level institutions, some of which can ... |
What's the new name of Pathumwan Technical School? | <text>What's the new name of Pathumwan Technical School?</text><reasoning>Most of Thailand's institutes of technology were developed from technical colleges, in the past could not grant bachelor's degrees; today, however, they are university level institutions, some of which can grant degrees to the doctoral level. Exa... |
In what kinds of nations can the head of government attain the title of Excellency? | <text>In what kinds of nations can the head of government attain the title of Excellency?</text><reasoning>In non-Commonwealth countries the prime minister may be entitled to the style of Excellency like a president. In some Commonwealth countries prime ministers and former prime ministers are styled Right Honourable d... |
What honorific title can be given to prime ministers in commonwealth nations? | <text>What honorific title can be given to prime ministers in commonwealth nations?</text><reasoning>In non-Commonwealth countries the prime minister may be entitled to the style of Excellency like a president. In some Commonwealth countries prime ministers and former prime ministers are styled Right Honourable due to ... |
What are British prime ministers part of that grants them the title Right Honourable? | <text>What are British prime ministers part of that grants them the title Right Honourable?</text><reasoning>In non-Commonwealth countries the prime minister may be entitled to the style of Excellency like a president. In some Commonwealth countries prime ministers and former prime ministers are styled Right Honourable... |
What is an example of a country where prime ministers can be called Right Honourable solely because of their position? | <text>What is an example of a country where prime ministers can be called Right Honourable solely because of their position?</text><reasoning>In non-Commonwealth countries the prime minister may be entitled to the style of Excellency like a president. In some Commonwealth countries prime ministers and former prime mini... |
In what year was Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute founded? | <text>In what year was Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute founded?</text><reasoning>Polytechnic Institutes are technological universities, many dating back to the mid-19th century. A handful of world-renowned Elite American universities include the phrases "Institute of Technology", "Polytechnic Institute", "Polytechnic ... |
Which of the three earliest technological universities was founded most recently, in 1861? | <text>Which of the three earliest technological universities was founded most recently, in 1861?</text><reasoning>Polytechnic Institutes are technological universities, many dating back to the mid-19th century. A handful of world-renowned Elite American universities include the phrases "Institute of Technology", "Polyt... |
In 2009, what size did the data saved by Wayback Machine reach? | <text>In 2009, what size did the data saved by Wayback Machine reach?</text><reasoning>As of 2009[update], the Wayback Machine contained approximately three petabytes of data and was growing at a rate of 100 terabytes each month; the growth rate reported in 2003 was 12 terabytes/month. The data is stored on PetaBox rac... |
As of 2003, what was the rate of increase in the amount of data recorded by the Wayback Machine? | <text>As of 2003, what was the rate of increase in the amount of data recorded by the Wayback Machine?</text><reasoning>As of 2009[update], the Wayback Machine contained approximately three petabytes of data and was growing at a rate of 100 terabytes each month; the growth rate reported in 2003 was 12 terabytes/month. ... |
Where does Wayback Machine keep its information stored? | <text>Where does Wayback Machine keep its information stored?</text><reasoning>As of 2009[update], the Wayback Machine contained approximately three petabytes of data and was growing at a rate of 100 terabytes each month; the growth rate reported in 2003 was 12 terabytes/month. The data is stored on PetaBox rack system... |
Who makes PetaBox rack systems? | <text>Who makes PetaBox rack systems?</text><reasoning>As of 2009[update], the Wayback Machine contained approximately three petabytes of data and was growing at a rate of 100 terabytes each month; the growth rate reported in 2003 was 12 terabytes/month. The data is stored on PetaBox rack systems manufactured by Capric... |
What was the original name of Ireland's Institute of Technology system? | <text>What was the original name of Ireland's Institute of Technology system?</text><reasoning>Ireland 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 of... |
How many polytechnics are there in Singapore? | <text>How many polytechnics are there in Singapore?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics 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:</reasoning><output>5</output... |
How many years of study would it take to obtain a degree from a polytechnic in Singapore? | <text>How many years of study would it take to obtain a degree from a polytechnic in Singapore?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics 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. T... |
What's the abbreviation for a Technische Universität? | <text>What's the abbreviation for a Technische Universität?</text><reasoning>Technische 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.</reasoning><output>TU</output> |
What's the main focus of a Technische Universität? | <text>What's the main focus of a Technische Universität?</text><reasoning>Technische 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.</reasoning><output>research</output> |
What two-letter abbreviation is used for undergraduate engineering courses? | <text>What two-letter abbreviation is used for undergraduate engineering courses?</text><reasoning>After 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 o... |
In what century did the term polytechnic first show up? | <text>In what century did the term polytechnic first show up?</text><reasoning>The English term polytechnic appeared in the early 19th century, from the French École Polytechnique, an engineering school founded in 1794 in Paris. The French term comes from the Greek πολύ (polú or polý) meaning "many" and τεχνικός (tekhn... |
What school founded in 1794 first used a form of the word polytechnic in its name? | <text>What school founded in 1794 first used a form of the word polytechnic in its name?</text><reasoning>The English term polytechnic appeared in the early 19th century, from the French École Polytechnique, an engineering school founded in 1794 in Paris. The French term comes from the Greek πολύ (polú or polý) meaning... |
What language does the French word polytechnique come from? | <text>What language does the French word polytechnique come from?</text><reasoning>The English term polytechnic appeared in the early 19th century, from the French École Polytechnique, an engineering school founded in 1794 in Paris. The French term comes from the Greek πολύ (polú or polý) meaning "many" and τεχνικός (t... |
What school did Massey University combine with? | <text>What school did Massey University combine with?</text><reasoning>Since 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 th... |
In what decade did New Zealand's tertiary education institutions begin consolidation? | <text>In what decade did New Zealand's tertiary education institutions begin consolidation?</text><reasoning>Since 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 o... |
What school considered a merger with Waikato Institute of Technology that was later abandoned? | <text>What school considered a merger with Waikato Institute of Technology that was later abandoned?</text><reasoning>Since 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 In... |
What island was Waiarapa Polytechnic located on before it merged with UCOL? | <text>What island was Waiarapa Polytechnic located on before it merged with UCOL?</text><reasoning>Since 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 Technolo... |
What term was used in some countries to describe select universities that focus on technological education in applied science and engineering? | <text>What term was used in some countries to describe select universities that focus on technological education in applied science and engineering?</text><reasoning>In a number of countries, although being today generally considered similar institutions of higher learning across many countries, polytechnics and instit... |
What type of economy was technical education in Venezuela intended to support? | <text>What type of economy was technical education in Venezuela intended to support?</text><reasoning>Institutes of technology in Venezuela were developed in the 1950s as an option for post-secondary education in technical and scientific courses, after the polytechnic French concepts. At that time, technical education ... |
When did Venezuela begin to create institutes of technology? | <text>When did Venezuela begin to create institutes of technology?</text><reasoning>Institutes of technology in Venezuela were developed in the 1950s as an option for post-secondary education in technical and scientific courses, after the polytechnic French concepts. At that time, technical education was considered ess... |
What's the equivalent of Universities of Technology in French-speaking areas? | <text>What's the equivalent of Universities of Technology in French-speaking areas?</text><reasoning>Universities 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... |
What did the Thonburi Technology Institute become after its name change? | <text>What did the Thonburi Technology Institute become after its name change?</text><reasoning>There are two former institutes of technology, which already changed their name to "University of Technology": Rajamangala University of Technology (formerly Institute of Technology and Vocational Education) and King Mongkut... |
What was the previous name of Rajamangala University of Technology? | <text>What was the previous name of Rajamangala University of Technology?</text><reasoning>There are two former institutes of technology, which already changed their name to "University of Technology": Rajamangala University of Technology (formerly Institute of Technology and Vocational Education) and King Mongkut's Un... |
What's Pakistan's program called that's comparable to the British A Level? | <text>What's Pakistan's program called that's comparable to the British A Level?</text><reasoning>University 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 Sc... |
What act allowed polytechnic schools to become universities? | <text>What act allowed polytechnic schools to become universities?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics were granted university status under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. This meant that Polytechnics could confer degrees without the oversight of the national CNAA organization. These institutions are sometimes ref... |
The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 allows polytechnics to award degrees without what organization's approval? | <text>The Further and Higher Education Act 1992 allows polytechnics to award degrees without what organization's approval?</text><reasoning>Polytechnics were granted university status under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. This meant that Polytechnics could confer degrees without the oversight of the national... |
What country considers their polytechnics, universities, and colleges state-owned institutions? | <text>What country considers their polytechnics, universities, and colleges state-owned institutions?</text><reasoning>New 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... |
What does UCOL stand for? | <text>What does UCOL stand for?</text><reasoning>New 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 b... |
In what year was the Education Act originally passed in New Zealand? | <text>In what year was the Education Act originally passed in New Zealand?</text><reasoning>New 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 crosso... |
Which department's faculty can be associated with university hospitals? | <text>Which department's faculty can be associated with university hospitals?</text><reasoning>The 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 sci... |
How many Technische Universitäten make up the TU9 German Institutes of Technology? | <text>How many Technische Universitäten make up the TU9 German Institutes of Technology?</text><reasoning>The 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 ... |
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