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Overview

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, Portugal. This institution also has a branch campus in Lamego. Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (IPV) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior. IPV 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 students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 70-79%. This makes it a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. IPV 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.

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

Identity

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

Address Avenida Coronel José Maria Vale de Andrade, Campus Politécnico
Viseu
3504-510 Viseu
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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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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Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu 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 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.



Instituto Politécnico de Viseu: 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

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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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 Viseu Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Polytechnic Institute of Viseu website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 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

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


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

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu 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 Viseu's Entity Type Entity Type

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu 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 Viseu's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu 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

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Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's Library University Library

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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

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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

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Academic Structure

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Organisational Structure

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

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu
  • Agrarian School of Viseu
  • School of Education of Viseu
  • School of Health of Viseu
  • School of Technology and Management of Viseu
  • School of Technology and Management of Lamego

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polytechnic Institute of Viseu public or private?

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu 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 Viseu profit or non-profit?

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu 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 Viseu in terms of enrollment?

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

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

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Polytechnic Institute of Viseu a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu use?

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu 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 Viseu affiliated with?

None.

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu admit international students?

Yes.

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

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Polytechnic Institute of Viseu IPV?

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 Viseu IPV located?

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu is located in Viseu, Viseu, Portugal. Address: Avenida Coronel José Maria Vale de Andrade, Campus Politécnico.

Is Polytechnic Institute of Viseu IPV accredited and legally recognised?

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

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu have a university library?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu offer career services?

Not reported

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Polytechnic Institute of Viseu have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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