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Polytechnic of Porto

Porto, PT

The largest polytechnic institution in Portugal, offering professional and applied higher education. Strong programs in engineering, technology, health, business, education, and arts.

Polytechnic of Porto logo

Polytechnic of Porto

About the university

The largest polytechnic institution in Portugal, offering professional and applied higher education. Strong programs in engineering, technology, health, business, education, and arts.

Key information

  • Location: Porto, PT
  • National ranking #16
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Business
  • Arts
  • Education

Programs (16)

  • Architecture
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Fine Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nursing
  • Physics

Student body

  • Total students: 18,000
  • International students: 12%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €650 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 82%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

  • €697 - €1,200 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 70.00%
  • Scholarships available: Government social grants, Erasmus+
  • Additional costs: Books €150-250/year

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1988
  • Teaching languages: Portuguese, English
  • Study formats: offline, hybrid

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