Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

Polytechnic Institute of Bragança or Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) - public higher education institution in Portugal. In 1983 IPB opened its door to students. It has an urban campus located in Braga. Talking about the universities of Portugal it is impossible not to mention Polytechnic Institute of Bragança which is among the top 20 universities in the country.

Application process and the cost of tuition. In most cases the admission committee prioritizes applicant’s academic performance when considering him/her for admission. The chances of successful admission are very high as 70 percent of applicants get enrolled but that number may vary depending on the faculty. Polytechnic Institute of Bragança divides its academic year into semesters. Studying bachelor’s at IPB is relatively inexpensive - only 2,000 USD per year. The university also offers master’s programs that cost 2,307 USD per year. In addition to low tuition fees the university provides the students with extra financial assistance in the form of scholarships. When planning your education, please, consult the official website of the university http://ipb.pt.

The composition of the university. Polytechnic Institute of Bragança is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 8 thousand students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. The education is conducted by 499 teachers and professors. IPB has international student exchange programs between partner universities. More information regarding the life of the university can be found on its social media pages:Twitter, Linkedin.

Infrastructure of IPB. The library is available to all of the students. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them. It is a part of the Coordinating Council of Polytechnic Institutes (CCISP), and also a member of European Network for Universities of Applied Sciences (UASNET).