### Question
How is the "institution of higher education" defined?


### Answer
The term **institution of higher education** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 278n* as follows -

> given that term in section 1001 of title 20;

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

