Overview
Founded in 1985, the Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Polytechnic Institute of Porto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim and Felgueiras. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) 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 39-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Portuguese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. P.PORTO 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, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Instituto Politécnico do Porto  |
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| Name (English) | Polytechnic Institute of Porto |
| Acronym | P.PORTO |
| Founded | 1985 Origins date back to 1852 |
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| Address | Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 712 Porto 4200-465 Porto Portugal |
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+351 (22) 557 1000 |
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+351 (22) 520 0772 |
| Other locations | Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim and Felgueiras |
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uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Instituto Politécnico do Porto's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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