university of applied sciences
Refers to a type of higher education institution focusing on practical and applied sciences, similar to the German Fachhochschule or Dutch Hogeschool. Not a general term for any applied-science university; used primarily in contexts discussing European education systems.
At German universities of applied sciences, practical research is conducted in collaboration with companies.
専門大学 is a broader term for specialized universities, while 応用科学大学 specifically refers to the applied-science model common in Europe.
Compound of 応用科学 (applied science) and 大学 (university). The term is a direct translation of the European concept, likely coined to describe institutions like the German Fachhochschule.