Introduction

Polytechnic Institute of Maia is located in Maia, near Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. It is a higher education institution that offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, covering arts and humanities, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology, engineering and other fields.

Overview

The school offers a wide range of course options, focusing on the combination of practice and theory, cultivating students' professional skills and comprehensive qualities, and laying the foundation for them to enter the workplace or continue their studies.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1989.

School strength

Faculty: The teachers are professional and highly qualified, most of whom have doctoral degrees, far exceeding the statutory requirements in Portugal, and can guarantee the quality of teaching.

Teaching facilities: The campus covers an area of ​​70,000 square meters, with advanced infrastructure, transportation facilities and technical equipment, and 2016/17 A modern sports complex opened in 2009, and several professional laboratories, such as the Communication Science Center and the Advanced Telecommunications Laboratory.

Research achievements: It is creating its own research unit, and many teachers have been integrated into other national research units, actively promoting academic and scientific research development.

Institutional nature

Private higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Student-centered, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, emphasizing respect, responsibility and dignity, and committed to providing a safe and reliable academic organization and rich reference resources, and flexibly arranging courses to meet students' needs.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: covering a wide range, including but not limited to information technology, law, accounting, sports, etc.

Key laboratories: There are Communication Science Center, Advanced Telecommunications Laboratory, Multimedia Center and Laboratory, Forensic and Criminal Science Laboratory, etc.

Faculty

It is divided into two higher education schools: Social Sciences, Education and Sports Higher School and Technology and Management Higher School.

Ranking

Ranked 10,161st in the 2024 World University Rankings and 66th in Portugal.

Expenses

The school tuition fee is 1026 euros.

Campus environment

Campus area 70,000 square meters, with beautiful environment, complete facilities and convenient transportation. The newly built sports complex in 2016/17 provides students with a good sports venue, and the surrounding living facilities are complete, which can meet the students' learning and living needs.