Founded in 1985, the Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Polytechnic University 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 the biggest Polytechnic University in Portugal and the 3rd biggest in Europe. 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. This 38-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.
According to 2023 World University Rankings, P.PORTO is the best Polytechnic University in Portugal and appears on the 10th position (all 9 above are from non-vocational universities).
Academic: GPA of 3.0 or above on their studies to date
English Language:
– IELTS: 6.0
– TOEFL iBT: 60
– Duolingo English Test: 95
– TOEIC: 605
16 September 2024 – 07 February 2025
Engineering
- Information and Technology (Global ICT)
Water Management (Science and Engineering in Environmental Science)