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Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

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world rank  3579

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Overview

Founded in 1979, the Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Castelo Branco (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Idanha-a-Nova. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (IPCB) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (IPCB) 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 44-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Portuguese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPCB 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, 12
Castelo Branco
6000-084 Castelo Branco
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco Phone Number +351 (272) 339 600
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco Fax Number +351 (272) 339 601
Other locations Idanha-a-Nova

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco'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 Castelo Branco's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco'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 Castelo Branco.

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco: 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)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's admission information.

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Pedro Alvares Cabral 12
Castelo Branco 6000-084
919098982


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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 Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco.

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Entity Type Entity Type

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


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Library University Library

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Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Housing University Housing

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


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco'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 Castelo Branco's main services:


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco'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 Castelo Branco's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco'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 Castelo Branco's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1979


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)

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

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Social Media

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