Established in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Polytechnic Institute of Bragança) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bragança (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Braganca. This institution also has a branch campus in Mirandela. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 40 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Portuguese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IPB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
