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Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave

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world rank  4305

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Overview

Established in 1994, the Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave (Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Barcelos (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Braga. This institution also has a branch campus in Braga. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave (IPCA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave (IPCA) 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 29-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. IPCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
Acronym IPCA
Founded 1994
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University Location

Address Campus do IPCA - Lugar do Aldão - Vila Frescainha S. Martinho
Barcelos
4750-810 Braga
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave Phone Number +351 (253) 802 190
Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave Fax Number +351 (253) 812 281
Other locations Braga

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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 Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave'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 Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave'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 Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave'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 Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave.

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 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

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Admission Office Admission Office

Urb. Quinta da Formiga, Edifício Diamante, n. 130
Barcelos 4750-117
(253) 802 201


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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 Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave.

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Control Type Control Type

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave is a public higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Entity Type Entity Type

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave is a non-profit higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Library


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's main services:


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave'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.


Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave 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 Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave'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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave'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)
  • Associação de Politécnicos da Região Norte (APNOR)

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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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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