Introduction to Polytechnic Institute of Oporto

Polytechnic Institute of Oporto is a higher education institution located in Porto, Portugal. It is the largest polytechnic institute in Portugal.

Overview

The institute has a total of 7 schools, enrolled 15,729 students in the 2007-2008 academic year, and provides undergraduate and master's degree courses.

History and establishment time

Founded in Porto in 1985, it initially only had the School of Education and the School of Music. In 1988, it added the Institute of Accounting and Management, and in 1989, the School of Engineering.

School strength

Teaching staff: There are 1,700 academic staff.

Teaching facilities: The Porto campus has advanced facilities such as museums, auditoriums, libraries, laboratories, theaters and music cafes.

Scientific research results: There are 24 scientific research groups in 8 schools.

Nature of the institution

Public polytechnic institute.

Educational philosophy

The founder described it as "A beautiful encounter between tradition and the forefront".

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: covering engineering, accounting and management, education, music and performing arts, management and technology, healthcare technology, media arts and design, hotel and tourism and other fields.

Key laboratories: The college has several scientific research centers, and the specific information is not yet clear.

Faculty

The college has 7 schools, including the School of Engineering, the School of Accounting and Management, the School of Education, the School of Music and Performing Arts, the School of Management and Technology, the School of Healthcare Technology, the School of Media Arts and Design, and the School of Hotel and Tourism.

Ranking

In 2021, it ranked in the top 500 higher education institutions in Europe, ranked fourth among the preferred higher education institutions, and ranked fifth in terms of the number of students.

Expenses

No clear tuition standards have been found.

Campus environment

The main campus is located in Aspreira and the city center of Porto. The campus environment is beautiful, the architectural style is unique, and the facilities are complete, providing students with a good learning and living atmosphere.