Introduction to Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

The Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is a public polytechnic university in Portugal. It is located in the Bragança region in northeastern Portugal. It is one of the top 100 polytechnic universities in the world and is ranked among the top 50 polytechnic universities in Europe.

Overview

The institute has about 8,000 undergraduate and master's students, of which 30% are international students, and about 500 teachers and researchers. It offers more than 100 courses covering multiple knowledge and technical fields such as agricultural sciences, arts and sports, education and teacher training, informatics and engineering, administration and management, health, communication and tourism.

History and establishment time

Established in 1983.

School strength

Teaching staff: over 80% The faculty has a doctorate degree and an excellent teaching team, providing high-quality teaching and guidance for students.

Teaching facilities: It has modern and well-equipped facilities such as laboratories, studios, resource centers, libraries, etc., as well as wireless communication systems covering all facilities, as well as online scientific literature information resources and e-learning platforms. The campus is located in the city center, with good housing conditions and competitive prices.

Scientific research results: It is part of the Portuguese national science and technology system. The scientific research results in certain fields are influential and excellent. According to the Scimago ranking, it is one of the institutions with the greatest standardization influence and the highest excellence rate among Portuguese higher education institutions.

Institutional nature

Public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on the creation, dissemination and diffusion of technical science and professional knowledge, committed to increasing the popularization rate of higher education, stimulating lifelong learning, improving the quality and relevance of teaching, promoting the mobility of students and graduates, strengthening international cooperation, cultivating students' professional skills, and integrating applied research into the mission of vocational and technical education.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering majors. Its food technology field ranks 33rd in the world in the 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities. It is also strong in agricultural science, education, health, tourism management and other disciplines.

Key laboratories: No clear information found .

Faculty

The college consists of five colleges: College of Agriculture, College of Education, College of Technology and Management, College of Media and Tourism Management, and College of Health.

Ranking

Ranked 1001-1200 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and 1885 in the US NEWS World University Rankings 2024.

Cost

Tuition fees are the lowest in the Portuguese higher education system.

Campus Environment

Bragança is considered one of the cities with the best quality of life, with high scores in housing, safety and environmental quality. The college campus is located in the city center and does not require a car. Surrounding it are rich historical, cultural and environmental heritage such as the Montesinho and Douro International Natural Parks.