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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

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Overview

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, Portugal. This institution also has a branch campus in Oliveira do Hospital. Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (IPC) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior. IPC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas 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. Its acceptance rate is 80-89%. This makes it a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. IPC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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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

Identity

Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym IPC
Founded 1979
Motto O futuro construído hoje!
Building the future today!
Colours Bordeaux
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Location

Address Avenida Dr. Marnoco e Sousa, nº 30
Coimbra
3000-271 Coimbra
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Phone Number (239) 791 250
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Fax Number (239) 791 262
Other locations Oliveira do Hospital

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1979


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra'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 Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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.



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

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Programs and Courses

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra'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


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


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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Size and Profile

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Size and Profile


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Entity Type Entity Type

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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.


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Library University Library

Yes Visit Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Library


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Organisational Structure

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

Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra
  • Institute of Accounting and Administration of Coimbra
  • Institute of Engineering of Coimbra
  • Coimbra School of Agriculture
  • College of Education of Coimbra
  • School of Health Technology of Coimbra
  • School of Technology and Management of Oliveira do Hospital

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Memberships and Affiliations

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • 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)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra public or private?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra profit or non-profit?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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 Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra in terms of enrollment?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra in terms of academic staff?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra a coeducational institution?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra use?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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 Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra affiliated with?

None.

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra admit international students?

Yes.

What is Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra'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 Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra IPC?

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 Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra IPC located?

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is located in Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. Address: Avenida Dr. Marnoco e Sousa, nº 30.

Is Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra IPC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra is accredited by Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (since 1979).

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra have a university library?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra offer career services?

Not reported

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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