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 45-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.
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Name (English) | Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco |
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Name | Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco |
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Acronym | IPCB |
Founded | 1979 |
Motto | Ao serviço do conhecimento e das pessoas Providing knowledge and serving people |
Colours | Blue and yellow |
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Address | Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, 12 Castelo Branco 6000-084 Castelo Branco Portugal |
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(272) 339 600 |
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(272) 339 601 |
Other locations | Idanha-a-Nova |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco.
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately 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 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1979
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