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Instituto Politécnico de Tomar

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Overview

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (Polytechnic Institute of Tomar) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tomar, Santarem, Portugal. Founded in 1996, Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (IPT) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior. IPT 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 or use the website search engine below. This 30-year-old Portuguese higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 80-89%. This makes it a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. IPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym IPT
Founded 1996
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Location

Address Quinta do Contador - Estrada da Serra
Tomar
2300-330 Santarem
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Instituto Politécnico de Tomar Phone Number (24) 932 8100
Instituto Politécnico de Tomar Fax Number (24) 932 8186
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Polytechnic Institute of Tomar's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1973


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico de Tomar'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 Tomar 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 Tomar Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Instituto Politécnico de Tomar: 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 Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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



Instituto Politécnico de Tomar: 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 Tomar Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Instituto Politécnico de Tomar website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


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 Tomar's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Admission Office Admission Office

Estrada da Serra - Quinta do Contador
Tomar 2300-711
(249) 328 100


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Size and Profile

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar Size and Profile


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


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

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Control Type Control Type

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar 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 Tomar's Entity Type Entity Type

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar 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 Tomar's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar 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.


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

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Instituto Politécnico de Tomar is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Library University Library

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Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Housing University Housing

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

Yes


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar Services


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar Organisational Structure

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

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar
  • School of Management of Tomar
  • School of Technology of Abrantes
  • School of Technology of Tomar

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Instituto Politécnico de Tomar public or private?

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar 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 Tomar profit or non-profit?

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar 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 Tomar in terms of enrollment?

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

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

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Instituto Politécnico de Tomar a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar use?

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar 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.

What religion is Instituto Politécnico de Tomar affiliated with?

None.

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar admit international students?

Yes.

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

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. 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 Tomar IPT?

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 Tomar IPT located?

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar is located in Tomar, Santarem, Portugal. Address: Quinta do Contador - Estrada da Serra.

Is Instituto Politécnico de Tomar IPT accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Instituto Politécnico de Tomar is accredited by Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (since 1973).

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar have a university library?

Yes

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar offer career services?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Instituto Politécnico de Tomar have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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