# College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago

> university

**Wikidata**: [Q648688](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q648688)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_of_Science,_Technology_and_Applied_Arts_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/college-of-science-technology-and-applied-arts-of-trinidad-and-tobago

## FAQs
### Q: When was the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago established?  
A: COSTAATT was founded in 2000. It operates as a recognized university within the higher education system of Trinidad and Tobago.

### Q: Where is COSTAATT located?  
A: The institution is geolocated in Trinidad and Tobago at coordinates 10.66182 latitude and -61.51409 longitude. It is a nationally anchored public academic entity.

### Q: How can COSTAATT be accessed or identified in academic databases?  
A: COSTAATT is indexed across multiple academic and research identifiers, including ISNI (0000000406231213), ROR ID (021ez5n36), GRID ID (grid.501540.5), KISTI ID (K000205953), and Ringgold ID (59300). Its official website is http://www.costaatt.edu.tt/.

## Why It Matters
The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago plays a critical role in expanding access to tertiary education within the Caribbean region. By offering programs in science, technology, and applied arts, it addresses national workforce needs and supports socio-economic development. Its establishment in 2000 reflects a strategic response to growing demand for diverse, practical, and locally relevant higher education pathways outside of traditional university models.

## Notable For
- **National Role**: Serves as a key public university in Trinidad and Tobago's higher education ecosystem.
- **Multi-Disciplinary Focus**: Combines science, technology, and applied arts under one institutional framework.
- **Broad Identifier Coverage**: Listed across ISNI, ROR, GRID, KISTI, Ringgold, and Freebase, ensuring global academic visibility.
- **Bilingual Wikipedia Presence**: Has dedicated articles in both English and Spanish.

## Body
### Overview and Foundation
The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) is a university-level institution founded in 2000. It is located in Trinidad and Tobago and serves as a significant provider of higher education in the region.

### Geographic Location
- **Coordinates**: 10.66182 latitude, -61.51409 longitude  
- **Country**: Trinidad and Tobago  
The institution is geolocatable, placing it within the national boundaries of Trinidad and Tobago.

### Digital Presence
- **Official Website**: http://www.costaatt.edu.tt/  
- **Web Feed**: https://www.costaatt.edu.tt/feed/  
COSTAATT maintains an active web presence, including an RSS feed for content distribution.

### Academic and Research Identifiers
The institution is cataloged across numerous academic and research databases:
- **ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier)**: 0000000406231213  
- **ROR ID (Research Organization Registry)**: 021ez5n36  
- **GRID ID (Global Research Identifier Database)**: grid.501540.5  
- **KISTI ID (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information)**: K000205953  
- **Ringgold ID**: 59300  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0gjcjq8  
These identifiers facilitate global recognition and interoperability across academic systems.

### Wikipedia and Wikidata Presence
- **Wikipedia Title**: College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: English (en), Spanish (es)  
- **Wikidata Description**: university  
- **Sitelink Count**: 2  
The entity has a multilingual footprint in major open-knowledge platforms.

### Classification and Type
- **Instance Of**: university  
- **Class**: academic institution for further education  
- **Subclass Of**: higher education institution, geolocatable entity  
COSTAATT is formally classified as a university, placing it within the broader category of higher education institutions dedicated to teaching, research, and applied learning.

## References

1. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
2. Google Knowledge Graph
3. GRID Release 2019-02-17