noun
technical university; institute of technology; engineering college
Refers to a higher education institution specializing in engineering and technology. Often used in university names.
彼は東京工業大学を卒業した。
He graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology.
工業大学で機械工学を学んでいる。
I am studying mechanical engineering at a technical university.
Compound of 工業 (こうぎょう, 'industry' or 'engineering') and 大学 (だいがく, 'university').