Most, but not all governments, recognize degrees from junior and community colleges. Some are part of universities. Others are separate schools. Some offer graduate degrees. This is a school which offers at least four years of study in science and technology.
Some institutes of technology have graduate programs.
Others offer shorter courses. A technical institute trains students in fields such as medical technology or industrial engineering. Although the course may prepare you for the career you want, the degree may or may not be equivalent to a college or university degree. Some colleges and universities do not accept credits from students who have attended technical institutes and want to transfer. If you are considering a technical institute, find out if your government, and U.S. colleges and universities, accept the school's degree.