Overview
Established in 1979, the Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Coimbra (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Oliveira do Hospital. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (IPC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (IPC) 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 entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IPC 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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University Identity
| Name | Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra  |
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| Name (English) | Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra |
| Acronym | IPC |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Motto | O futuro construído hoje! Building the future today! |
| Colours | Bordeaux |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Dr. Marnoco e Sousa, nº 30 Coimbra 3000-271 Coimbra Portugal |
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+351 (239) 791 250 |
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+351 (239) 791 262 |
| Other locations | Oliveira do Hospital |
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Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra's Facebook page
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