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Instituto Politécnico de Viseu

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Overview

Founded in 1979, the Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Polytechnic Institute of Viseu) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Viseu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Lamego. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (IPV) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (IPV) 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 70-79% making this Portuguese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPV 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 de Viseu's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
Acronym IPV
Founded 1979
Motto Formamos profissionais competentes
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University Location

Address Avenida Coronel José Maria Vale de Andrade, Campus Politécnico
Viseu
3504-510 Viseu
Portugal
Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Instituto Politécnico de Viseu Phone Number +351 (232) 480 703
Instituto Politécnico de Viseu Fax Number +351 (232) 480 780
Other locations Lamego

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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 de Viseu'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 Viseu'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 Viseu'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 Viseu.

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu: 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)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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 Viseu's admission information.

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


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

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


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus Politecnico
Viseu 3504-510
(232) 480 700


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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 Viseu.

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Control Type Control Type

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu is a public higher education institution.


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Entity Type Entity Type

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


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's main facilities:


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Housing University Housing

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


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu'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 de Viseu's main services:


Instituto Politécnico de Viseu'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 de Viseu's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Instituto Politécnico de Viseu's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

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

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu 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 Viseu'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 Viseu's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Innovawood

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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