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Alcoitão School of Health Sciences

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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

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

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Name Alcoitão School of Health Sciences
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Campus Location

Address Rua do Conde Barão - Alcoitão
Alcabideche
2649-506 Lisboa
Portugal
Alcoitão School of Health Sciences Phone Number +351 (21) 460 7450
Alcoitão School of Health Sciences 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 Alcoitão School of Health Sciences'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 Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Alcoitão School of Health Sciences'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 Alcoitão School of Health Sciences.

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences: 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's admission information.

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Alcoitão School of Health Sciences a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences'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/


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Alcoitão School of Health Sciences.

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences is a private higher education institution.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's main facilities:


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Library


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's main services:


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences'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/

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences'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/

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Alcoitão School of Health Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Alcoitão School of Health Sciences is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alcoitão School of Health Sciences'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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alcoitão School of Health Sciences'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 Divisions

Introduction

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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