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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

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world rank  2004

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Overview

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (Polytechnic Institute of Leiria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Leiria, Portugal. This institution also has a branch campus in Caldas da Rainha. Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IP Leira) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior. IP Leira provides 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 across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 46-year-old Portuguese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. IP Leira also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym IP Leira
Founded 1979
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Location

Address Rua General Norton de Matos
Leiria
2411-901 Leiria
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Phone Number (244) 830 010
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Fax Number (244) 813 013
Other locations Caldas da Rainha

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Polytechnic Institute of Leiria's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1980


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • 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 Instituto Politécnico de Leiria 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

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria 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 Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's academic range and degree level offering.



Instituto Politécnico de Leiria: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria 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 Instituto Politécnico de Leiria.



Instituto Politécnico de Leiria: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Instituto Politécnico de Leiria website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria 's acceptance rate is 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


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Size and Profile


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Control Type Control Type

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Entity Type Entity Type

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's main campus setting is not reported.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Facilities


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Library University Library

Yes Visit Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Library


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Services


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
  • School of Arts and Design of Caldas da Rainha
  • School of Education of Leiria
  • School of Health of Leiria
  • School of Tourism and Technology of Mar de Peniche
  • School of Technology and Management of Leiria

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Memberships and Affiliations

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Instituto Politécnico de Leiria public or private?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Instituto Politécnico de Leiria profit or non-profit?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria in terms of enrollment?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria in terms of academic staff?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.

Is Instituto Politécnico de Leiria a coeducational institution?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria use?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Instituto Politécnico de Leiria affiliated with?

None.

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Instituto Politécnico de Leiria IP Leira?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Instituto Politécnico de Leiria IP Leira located?

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is located in Leiria, Leiria, Portugal. Address: Rua General Norton de Matos.

Is Instituto Politécnico de Leiria IP Leira accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is accredited by Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (since 1980).

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria have a university library?

Yes

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria offer career services?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Leiria have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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