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Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão

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world rank  8880

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Overview

Established in 1966, the Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão (Alcoitão School of Health Sciences) is a private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Alcabideche (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lisboa. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão (ESSAlcoitão) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão (ESSAlcoitão) 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 57-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESSAlcoitão also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Alcoitão School of Health Sciences
Acronym ESSAlcoitão
Founded 1966
Colours Blue and green
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University Location

Address Rua do Conde Barão - Alcoitão
Alcabideche
2649-506 Lisboa
Portugal
Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão Phone Number +351 (21) 460 7450
Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão Fax Number +351 (21) 460 7459

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão.

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's admission information.

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Prospective students can find more information about the conditions to be considered an international student at Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão, including details on the following:

  • Access conditions
  • Admission requirements
  • Application process
  • Prerequisites for the academic year 2023/2024
  • Vacancies and final exams per course for the academic year 2023/2024
  • Academic calendar for the year 2023/2024

at https://www.essa.pt/portal/estudantes-internacionais/


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão.

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Control Type Control Type

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão is a private higher education institution.


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's main facilities:


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Library


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's main services:


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão offers the following financial aids to its students:

  1. Merit-based Scholarships
  2. Need-based Scholarships

Students can find more information about these financial aids on the official website: https://www.essa.pt/portal/candidaturas/bolsas-de-estudo-da-essa/

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão has not provided us with a list of exchange programs and/or countries where to study abroad when enrolled at their institution but invites all uniRank visitors to check out the following relevant links:

  • For more information, please visit: https://www.essa.pt/portal/mobilidade-outgoing/

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Escola Superior de Saúde do Alcoitão's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE)
  • Network for Tuning Standards and Quality of Education programmes in Speech and Language Therapy (NetQues)
  • European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (ENOTHE)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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