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Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

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world rank  3857

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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 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.

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 Identity

Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym IPCB
Founded 1979
Motto Ao serviço do conhecimento e das pessoas
Providing knowledge and serving people
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot
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University Location

Address Avenida Pedro Álvares Cabral, 12
Castelo Branco
6000-084 Castelo Branco
Portugal
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco Phone Number (272) 339 600
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco Fax Number (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 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.




Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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.



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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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco'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

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


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


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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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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

This institution has a student enrollment range from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


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

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution 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 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.


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Library University Library

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Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Housing University Housing

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco'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

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco'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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