Definitions for "Technikon"
an educational institute that, I believe, is unique to South Africa
a tertiary training institution parallel to a university, yet offering an alternative path for the acquisition of a tertiary qualification with greater practical exposure
Technikon is a term used in South Africa to refer to a university of technology. A synonym is "Technical University".
a school that is somewhat like a community college in that it is skills oriented and focuses on teaching students what they need to know to be marketable in the work place