Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal (Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Setúbal (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Setubal. This institution also has a branch campus in Barreiro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal (IPS) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal (IPS) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IPS 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.
