Introduction

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco is a non-profit public higher education institution located in Castelo Branco, a city in central Portugal, offering preparatory, undergraduate and master's degree programs.

Overview

The school is relatively small, with a student population of 4,000-4,999, and covers a wide range of disciplines including arts and humanities, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology, etc.

History and establishment time

Established in 1979, its Agricultural College and Education College were opened in 1982 and 1985 respectively.

School Strength

Faculty: As a public institution, it has a group of highly qualified teachers to provide professional guidance to students. Specific data has not yet been found.

Teaching facilities: equipped with libraries, sports facilities, etc., to provide convenience for students' study and life.

Research achievements: actively participate in various scientific research projects, cooperate with many international organizations, and promote knowledge innovation and application transformation.

Nature of the institution

Public, non-profit higher education institutions.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and professional quality, and provide students with internship opportunities through cooperation with enterprises and institutions, so that students can quickly adapt to workplace needs after graduation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: related majors in the fields of art and humanities, education, science, mathematics and computer science, social science, business and law.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found, but the school cooperated with enterprises and scientific research institutions to establish practical teaching bases and scientific research cooperation platforms to provide support for students' practice and scientific research.

Faculty

There are teaching units such as the College of Agriculture, College of Technology, College of Management, College of Education, College of Arts, and College of Health.

Ranking

In 2024, the national ranking of Portugal is 24 and the world ranking is 3706.

Expense

No clear tuition standards have been found, but the tuition fees of public universities in Portugal are relatively low. Undergraduates generally cost about 1,000 euros per year, and masters cost about 2,000-3,000 euros per year.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in Castelo Branco, which was rated as the second highest regional capital in Portugal in 2006. It has a low crime rate, reasonable housing and food costs, and complete medical care. The campus has a strong academic atmosphere, and there are various traditional activities and festivals to enrich students' extracurricular life.