Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Castelo Branco (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Idanha-a-Nova. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (IPCB) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (IPCB) 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 entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Portuguese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPCB 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
