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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

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world rank  3696

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Overview

Established in 1979, the Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Coimbra (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Oliveira do Hospital. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (IPC) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (IPC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IPC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

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Name Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
Colours Bordeaux
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Dr. Marnoco e Sousa, nº 30
Coimbra
3000-271 Coimbra
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Phone Number +351 (239) 791 250
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Fax Number +351 (239) 791 262
Other locations Oliveira do Hospital

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra.

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Admission Office Admission Office

Gabinete de Acesso ao Ensino Superior de Coimbra Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra
Coimbra 3000-271
(239) 791 250


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Profile and Size

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Profile and Size

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Entity Type Entity Type

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is a non-profit higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Career Services Career Services

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Accreditation and Recognition

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1979


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)


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Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Conselho Coordenador dos Institutos Superiores Politécnicos (CCISP)
  • Professional Inter-university Management for Educational Networking (PRIME Networking)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Associação Portuguesa de Gestão e Engenharia Industrial (APGEI)
  • Conselho Empresarial do Centro
  • Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

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Academic Divisions

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