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Alcoitão School of Health Sciences

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world rank  9243

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University Overview

Established in 1966, Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão (Alcoitão School of Health Sciences) is a private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Alcabideche (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lisboa. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão (ESSAlcoitão) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão (ESSAlcoitão) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 59-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESSAlcoitão also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Alcoitão School of Health Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ESSAlcoitão
Founded 1966
Motto
Colours Blue and green
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Rua do Conde Barão - Alcoitão
Alcabideche
2649-506 Lisboa
Portugal
Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Phone Number (21) 460 7450
Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Fax Number (21) 460 7459
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Recognition and Accreditation

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Alcoitão School of Health Sciences as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Alcoitão School of Health Sciences 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 Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



Alcoitão School of Health Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Alcoitão School of Health Sciences categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Alcoitão School of Health Sciences.



Alcoitão School of Health Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Admission Info


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Prospective students can find more information about the conditions to be considered an international student at Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão, including details on the following:

  • Access conditions
  • Admission requirements
  • Application process
  • Prerequisites for the academic year 2023/2024
  • Vacancies and final exams per course for the academic year 2023/2024
  • Academic calendar for the year 2023/2024

at https://www.essa.pt/portal/estudantes-internacionais/


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Size and Profile


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Facilities


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Library


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Services


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão offers the following financial aids to its students:

  1. Merit-based Scholarships
  2. Need-based Scholarships

Students can find more information about these financial aids on the official website: https://www.essa.pt/portal/candidaturas/bolsas-de-estudo-da-essa/


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão has not provided us with a list of exchange programs and/or countries where to study abroad when enrolled at their institution but invites all uniRank visitors to check out the following relevant links:

  • For more information, please visit: https://www.essa.pt/portal/mobilidade-outgoing/


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE)
  • Network for Tuning Standards and Quality of Education programmes in Speech and Language Therapy (NetQues)
  • European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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