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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

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Overview

Founded in 1979, the Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (Polytechnic Institute of Leiria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Leiria (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Caldas da Rainha. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IP Leira) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IP Leira) 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. IP Leira also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Acronym IP Leira
Founded 1979
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University Location

Address Rua General Norton de Matos
Leiria
2411-901 Leiria
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Phone Number +351 (244) 830 010
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Fax Number +351 (244) 813 013
Other locations Caldas da Rainha

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Instituto Politécnico de Leiria'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 de Leiria's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Instituto Politécnico de Leiria'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 de Leiria.

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria: 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 de Leiria's admission information.

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Instituto Politécnico de Leiria a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 de Leiria.

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Control Type Control Type

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a public higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Entity Type Entity Type

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria is a non-profit higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Library


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's main services:


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1980


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

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

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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Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's YouTube channel Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's Instagram page Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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