Established in 1989, the Escola Superior de Artes e Design (College of Arts and Design) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Matosinhos (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Porto. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Escola Superior de Artes e Design (ESAD Matosinhos) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Escola Superior de Artes e Design (ESAD Matosinhos) 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 35-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESAD Matosinhos also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Address | Avenida Calouste Gulbenkian, Senhora da Hora Matosinhos 4460-268 Porto Portugal |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Escola Superior de Artes e Design 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 Artes e Design's academic range and degree level offering.
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) | 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) | 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a for-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
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College of Arts and Design is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1989
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