It used to be the only institute of this kind in China.
It is the only institute in Britain with a specific remit to undertake research on land use.
It is the only institute carrying out research and education directly related to aerospace engineering in the Netherlands.
It is the nation's only institute for the evaluation and rehabilitation of the deaf-blind.
It is the only institute for research on goats in India.
It is probably the only institute of its kind worldwide.
This is the only institute that is completely student driven.
It is the only institute to offer bachelor degree in both fisheries and nautical science.
It is the only institute of higher learning in China dedicated to the study of ceramic arts.
Thomas More College is the only institute of higher learning wholly in the county itself.