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Instituto Politécnico da Guarda

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world rank  5067

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Overview

Established in 1979, the Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (Polytechnic Institute of Guarda) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Guarda (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Seia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (IPG) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico da Guarda (IPG) 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 44-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Portuguese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. IPG 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
Acronym IPG
Founded 1979
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University Location

Address Avenida Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro, 50
Guarda
6300-559 Guarda
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda Phone Number +351 (271) 220 100
Instituto Politécnico da Guarda Fax Number +351 (271) 222 690
Other locations Seia

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




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Instituto Politécnico da Guarda.

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda: 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

uniRank publishes below some basic Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's admission information.

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Instituto Politécnico da Guarda a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Admission Office Admission Office



(271) 220 110
(271) 220 111

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Instituto Politécnico da Guarda.

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Control Type Control Type

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda is a public higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Entity Type Entity Type

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda is a non-profit higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Library


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's main services:


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1987


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Politécnico da Guarda'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

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's X (formerly Twitter) page Instituto Politécnico da Guarda's official Twitter page

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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