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Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

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world rank  3142

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University Overview

Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Polytechnic Institute of Viseu) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Viseu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Lamego. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (IPV) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (IPV) 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 45-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Portuguese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPV 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 Viseu's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym IPV
Founded 1979
Motto Formamos profissionais competentes
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University Location

Address Avenida Coronel José Maria Vale de Andrade, Campus Politécnico
Viseu
3504-510 Viseu
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Phone Number (232) 480 703
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Fax Number (232) 480 780
Other locations Lamego

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Recognition and Accreditation

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

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu is legally recognized 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 Viseu'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 Viseu 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 Viseu Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Polytechnic Institute of Viseu: 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

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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



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

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Admissions

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Admission Info


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu'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 70-79% making it a moderately 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 Viseu's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus Politecnico
Viseu 3504-510
(232) 480 700


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Size and Profile

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Size and Profile


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


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

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


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

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Facilities


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Library University Library

Yes Visit Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Library


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Services


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Academic Structure

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Innovawood


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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