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Polytechnic Institute of Porto

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world rank  1345

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Overview

Founded in 1985, the Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Polytechnic Institute of Porto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim and Felgueiras. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) 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 39-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Portuguese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. P.PORTO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic Institute of Porto' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

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Name Polytechnic Institute of Porto
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Campus Location

Address Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 712
Porto
4200-465 Porto
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Porto Phone Number +351 (22) 557 1000
Polytechnic Institute of Porto Fax Number +351 (22) 520 0772
Other locations Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim and Felgueiras

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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 Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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 Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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 Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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 Polytechnic Institute of Porto.

Polytechnic Institute of Porto: 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
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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 Polytechnic Institute of Porto's admission information.

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Polytechnic Institute of Porto a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Polytechnic Institute of Porto has more than 1300 international students.

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 712
Porto 4200-465



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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Polytechnic Institute of Porto.

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Polytechnic Institute of Porto has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic Institute of Porto is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Entity Type Entity Type

Polytechnic Institute of Porto is a non-profit higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Polytechnic Institute of Porto does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Polytechnic Institute of Porto's main facilities:


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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 Polytechnic Institute of Porto's main services:


Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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.

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Polytechnic Institute of Porto's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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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.


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

Polytechnic Institute of Porto is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1985


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Polytechnic Institute of Porto's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • EUR-ACE
  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Polytechnic Institute of Porto'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)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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