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In Finland, for example, the higher education
system is divided into two sectors:
universities and polytechnics, also known as
Profile of Polytechnic Universitiesi Universities of Applied Sciences, which offer
vocational education in applied sciences and
Understanding Our Environment
arts. There are currently 27 polytechnic
institutions in Finland, the majority of which
Contents:
1. Polytechnics in Europe offer baccalaureate and master’s level
2. Polytechnics in Singapore programming in a variety of disciplines. All
3. Polytechnics in New Zealand polytechnic degree programs focus on
4. Polytechnics in Australia development of vocational skills and include
5. Polytechnics in the USA practical on-the-job learning. Polytechnics in
6. Polytechnics in Canada
Finland do not pursue theoretical research,
7. What is a polytechnic university?
8. What features characterize a polytechnic but they engage in industry development
university? projects.
9. What features characterize polytechnic
university programs? Italy is home to three polytechnic
Appendix 1: Australian Universities/Institutes of institutions: Politecnico di Bari, Politecnico di
Technologies Program Mix Milano, and Politecnico di Torino. All three
Appendix 2: Academic Programs at Ryerson institutions offer baccalaureate, master’s,
University by Faculty
and PhD programs in architecture, design,
and engineering and non-academic courses
1. Polytechnics in Europe and professional development programs at
Focusing on engineering and applied the postgraduate level. Politecnico di Milano
science, many polytechnics were created by was ranked first in 2010 among the technical
integrating and merging a collection of universities in Italy and 18th in Europe.
existing specialized vocational schools. They Almost 29% of architects, 78% of designers,
have a high level technical and applied and 19% of engineers in Italy are graduates
programming well beyond the vocational of Politecnico di Milano.
education associated with community
colleges in the US and Canada. These There are four technical universities in Spain
institutions offer baccalaureate level degree and all, except Universitat Politechnica de
programs and in some cases applied Cartagena, offer degrees from bachelor’s to
masters programs. Generally speaking, doctorate. Similar to Italian polytechnic
these institutions offer degree-level institutions, the majority of the programs at
programming in applied, vocational, or the technical universities in Spain are in
professional areas of study (although their engineering and architecture. Three of the
programming may not always be limited to institutions also offer degrees in
this) and have a research function, telecommunications, business admin-
sometimes (but not always) described in istration, forestry, and tourism.
terms of applied research.
Prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and Planning, September 20112. Polytechnics in Singapore offer customized training services for
Polytechnics in Singapore were set up with businesses.
the mission to train students with relevant
and specific skills for the workplace to
support the technological and economic 4. Polytechnics in Australia
development of the country. There are The Australian postsecondary education
currently five polytechnics in Singapore: institutions with an applied emphasis in
degree programs and research use the
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
designation Institute/University of
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Technology instead of the designation
Republic Polytechnic (RP)
Polytechnic.
Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
There are five Universities of Technology in
All five institutions offer diploma programs Australia:
in various disciplines including engineering, Curtin University
information technology, design, business Queensland University of
management, health sciences, chemical and Technology
life sciences, and applied science. The Royal Melbourne Institute of
polytechnics in Singapore are also a Technology
significant provider of continuing education. Swinburne University of Technology
They provide high quality and affordable University of Technology, Sydney
courses and training programs for
All five institutions offer university
professional upgrading and retraining.
equivalent degrees from bachelor’s to PhD
in a variety of disciplines including business,
3. Polytechnics in New Zealand
design, engineering, science, health, and
Polytechnic institutions in New Zealand
information technology, provide workforce
provide a wide range of programs, up to
training and development courses and
and including degree-level, in various
programs as well as consultancy services for
disciplines. There are currently 20
industry, government, profit and nonprofit
polytechnics in New Zealand and half of
sectors, and conduct commercial research.
them are called Institutes of Technology.
For a full list of the major areas of study and
Although the primary focus of the
research, please refer to Appendix 1.
polytechnics in New Zealand is vocational
training, the majority of these institutions
5. Polytechnics in the USA
offer baccalaureate level degree programs
The majority of these institutions refer in
and are involved in research activities in
their mission statements to three
applied and technological areas. A great
characteristics: career- focused education,
majority of the polytechnics in New Zealand
applied learning, and technology-based
offer short courses for professional
fields. A hands-on approach with real life
upgrading and retraining and some of them
problem solving is combined with
Prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and Planning, September 2011classroom instruction and cooperative work Ryerson University offers career-focused
experience. However, not all three of these academic degree programs at the
characteristics are stated in their mission undergraduate level through its five
statements. In terms of fields, all the faculties:
institutions offer programs in business, Faculty of Arts
engineering and/or technology, and Faculty of Communication & Design
computer science and/or IT. Many offer Faculty of Community Services
only engineering technology as opposed to Faculty of Engineering, Architecture
engineering. Some offer associate degrees and Science
but most, particularly the more prestigious Ted Rogers School of Management
ones, offer baccalaureate and post-
graduate degrees. For a list of Ryerson University academic
programs by faculty, please refer to
6. Polytechnics in Canada Appendix 2.
BCIT provides primarily 2 year diplomas in
engineering, health sciences and business. Ryerson University also offers graduate level
Continuing education programs comprise programs, both at the master’s and doctoral
the bulk of BCIT’s course offerings. Its level, through Yeates School of Graduate
degree programs have emerged as a natural Studies and part time degree programs,
extension of its technical diploma programs certificate programs, courses, and workshops
and are a small component of its overall through the G. Raymond Chang School of
enrolment. Continuing Education, which is one of the
largest providers of continuing education in
SAIT and NAIT have program profiles of Canada with over 70,000 annual registrations.
polytechnics with an emphasis on The research at Ryerson University focuses on
programming related to technology and six major areas: Communications,
business and credentials offered include technological innovation, organizational
baccalaureates, certificates, diplomas and effectiveness and productivity, the
apprenticeships. Both institutions have environment, civil society, and health and well-
significant continuing professional and being.
technical education program offerings.
7. What is a polytechnic university?
The University of Ontario Institute of 7.1 Polytechnics are comprehensive
Technology provides 30 undergraduate and universities offering professional,
graduate programs; additional career-focused programs in the arts,
undergraduate and graduate degree social and related behavioural
programs are offered by several Colleges of sciences, engineering, education, and
Applied Arts and Technology in concert with natural sciences and technology that
Ontario universities. engage students in active, applied
learning, theory and research essential
to the future of society, business and
Prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and Planning, September 2011industry. - University of Wisconsin, performance by collaborating with
Stout industry to resolve commercial
problems. Polytechnics Canada’s
7.2 Polytechnic is traditionally used to priorities relate to: Applied Research,
describe a program mix and program Adult Skills, Workforce Preparation
focus that typically includes business, and Apprenticeship, Newcomer
arts and science, design, engineering, Integration. – Polytechnics Canada.
journalism and media studies,
education, health sciences, natural 8. What features characterize a
resources, visual and performing arts, polytechnic university?
as well as trades and qualifying Provides career-focused and
studies. community responsive education that
support the economic development of
7.3 Polytechnic institutions are engaged in the region.
the advancement of applied
knowledge and research in response to Programs are developed in partnership
existing and emerging societal needs. with employers / industry
Their programs provide a balance
Highly interactive, practical, experiential
between theory and application and
and technologically advanced
prepare students for careers in
pedagogical approaches
professional and quasi-professional
Provides a wide range of credentials
fields. - Ryerson University Act, 1977.
spanning many fields: including
bachelor degrees, diplomas,
7.4 The special mission is to provide
apprenticeships, certificates, advanced
career-oriented university programs
diplomas and certificates, post-
that are responsive to the market-
graduate credentials (certificates,
driven needs of employers and have a
diplomas and degrees), continuing
particular focus on the needs of the
professional education and corporate
country. University of Ontario Institute
training credentials.
of Technology Act 2002.
The research that is conducted is
7.5 Degree-granting and industry-
applied in nature, addressing real
responsive postsecondary education
problems for the benefit of industry and
institutions committed to education,
the wider community, and informs both
training, and applied research for
teaching and professional practice.
industry. Ensuring that graduates find
employment as highly qualified
9. What features characterize polytechnic
workers in the industry sector of their
university programs?
choice is a paramount motivation and
An emphasis on personalized small
playing a critical role in enhancing
group activities that are applied and
Canada’s productivity and innovation based on the current practices and
Prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and Planning, September 2011future needs of industry and the
professions.
Combines theoretical and applied
learning (both types of knowledge are
equally valued), through relevant work
experience, and the opportunity to
participate in applied research and
commercialization projects.
Community-based or lab-based (reality
or simulated learning) experiences are
provided to the majority of students in
all programs.
Recognizes work place learning and
provide Prior Learning Assessment
Multi/inter-disciplinary program
options
Prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and Planning, September 2011Appendix 1: Australian Universities/Institutes of Technologies Program Mix
Queensland University of Royal Melbourne Institute of Swinburne University of University of Technology,
Curtin University
Technology Technology Technology Sydney
Aboriginal Studies Building & Planning Architecture & Building Aviation Business
Business, Commerce and
Business Business Art & Design Management Communication
Creative, Design, and Design, Architecture, and
Health Sciences Performance Business Design, Film, and TV Building
Community Services & Social
Humanities Education Sciences Digital Media Education
Computing & Information
Science & Engineering Engineering Technology Engineering & Technology Engineering
Health & Community Education & Training Health & Community Services Information Technology
Information Technology Engineering Horticulture & Environment International Studies
Hospitality, Tourism, and Event
Languages Environment & Planning Management Law
Information & Communication
Law & Justice Health & Medical Sciences Technologies Nursing, Midwifery, and Health
Preparatory and English
Science & Mathematics Justice & Legal Language Programs Pharmacy
Media & Communications Science Science
Science Sustainability
Visual, Performing, and Circus
Research Strengths in: Arts
Queensland University of Royal Melbourne Institute of Swinburne University of University of Technology,
Curtin University
Technology Technology Technology Sydney
Minerals & Energy Building Smart Technology Solutions Astrophysics & Supercomputing Business Innovation
Sustainable Development Health Health & Lifestyle Brain & Psychological Sciences Creative and Civil Societies
ICT & Emerging
Technologies Information Technology Sustainability & Climate Change Computer Software & Systems Health Futures
Communication and Intelligent
Health Creative Industries Future of Cities Engineering & Industry Systems
Optical Physics Future Services & Industries
Social Research & Business Sustainability & Built Environment
Prepared by the Office of Institutional Analysis and Planning, September 2011Appendix 2: Academic Programs at Ryerson Urban and Regional Planning
University by Faculty Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science
Faculty of Arts Architectural Science
Arts and Contemporary Studies Computer Science
Arts Undeclared Engineering Programs:
Criminal Justice Aerospace Engineering
English Biomedical Engineering
Environment and Urban Sustainability (New for Chemical Engineering Co-op
2012) Civil Engineering
Geographic Analysis Computer Engineering
History (New for 2012) Electrical Engineering
International Economics and Finance Engineering Undeclared
Politics and Governance Industrial Engineering
Psychology Mechanical Engineering
Public Administration and Governance Science Programs:
Sociology Biology
Faculty of Communication & Design Chemistry
Fashion Communication Contemporary Science
Fashion Design Mathematics and its Applications
Graphic Communications Management Medical Physics
Image Arts: Film Studies Science Undeclared
Image Arts: New Media Ted Rogers School of Management
Image Arts: Photography Studies Accounting and Finance (New for 2012)
Interior Design Business Management in Accounting, Economics
Journalism and Management Science, Entrepreneurship,
Radio and Television Finance, Global Management, Human Resources
Theatre: Performance Acting Management, Law and Business, Marketing
Theatre: Performance Dance Management
Theatre: Performance Production Business Technology Management
Faculty of Community Services Health Information Management
Child and Youth Care Health Services Management
Disability Studies Hospitality and Tourism Management
Early Childhood Education Retail Management
Midwifery
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