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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

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world rank  2260

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Overview

Founded in 1979, the Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (Polytechnic Institute of Leiria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Leiria (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Caldas da Rainha. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IP Leira) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IP Leira) 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 45-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. IP Leira 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym IP Leira
Founded 1979
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University Location

Address Rua General Norton de Matos
Leiria
2411-901 Leiria
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Phone Number (244) 830 010
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Fax Number (244) 813 013
Other locations Caldas da Rainha

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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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria 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 de Leiria's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Instituto Politécnico de Leiria.



Instituto Politécnico de Leiria: 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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Admissions

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 Information

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Library University Library

Yes Visit Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Library


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria'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 de Leiria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1980


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico de Leiria'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 de Leiria's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Free Online Courses

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