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Polytechnic Institute of Porto

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world rank  1352

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University Overview

Founded in 1985, Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Polytechnic Institute of Porto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim and Felgueiras. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) 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 40-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Portuguese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. P.PORTO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic Institute of Porto' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Porto
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym P.PORTO
Founded 1985 Origins date back to 1852
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University Location

Address Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 712
Porto
4200-465 Porto
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Porto's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Polytechnic Institute of Porto Phone Number (22) 557 1000
Polytechnic Institute of Porto Fax Number (22) 520 0772
Other locations Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim and Felgueiras

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Recognition and Accreditation

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

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1985


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • EUR-ACE
  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)


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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 Porto 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 Porto Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Polytechnic Institute of Porto 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 Porto's academic range and degree level offering.



Polytechnic Institute of Porto: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Polytechnic Institute of Porto 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 Porto.



Polytechnic Institute of Porto: 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		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Admission Info


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely 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 Porto's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Polytechnic Institute of Porto has more than 1300 international students.

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 712
Porto 4200-465



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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 Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Size and Profile


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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.


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

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Porto is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Facilities


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Library University Library

Yes Visit Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Library


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Services


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Instituto Politécnico do Porto's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Polytechnic Institute of Porto Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conselho Coordenador dos Institutos Superiores Politécnicos (CCISP)


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Free Online Courses

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