Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4947 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1259 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #26 of 95 | In Portugal |
| #434 of 1,494 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- ipca.pt
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 64%*
* Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 2,000 |
| Full time employee | 100 |
| Student:staff ratio | 20:1 |
Research profile
Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave has published 2,181 scientific papers with 24,105 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Political Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Law, Philosophy, Biology, and Geography and Cartography.
Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | 23 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 | 19 |
| 2008 | 25 | 29 |
| 2009 | 22 | 56 |
| 2010 | 44 | 55 |
| 2011 | 99 | 101 |
| 2012 | 70 | 217 |
| 2013 | 76 | 244 |
| 2014 | 80 | 410 |
| 2015 | 65 | 488 |
| 2016 | 96 | 603 |
| 2017 | 91 | 729 |
| 2018 | 101 | 970 |
| 2019 | 163 | 1374 |
| 2020 | 182 | 1792 |
| 2021 | 216 | 2668 |
| 2022 | 234 | 3346 |
| 2023 | 263 | 4187 |
| 2024 | 184 | 3888 |
| 2025 | 145 | 3479 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Computer Science | 3 | 3,000 |
| Bachelor's in Business Management | 3 | 3,000 |
| Bachelor's in Tourism | 3 | 3,000 |
| Bachelor's in Design and Multimedia | 3 | 3,000 |
| Bachelor's in Industrial Management | 3 | 3,000 |
| Bachelor's in Civil Engineering | 3 | 3,500 |
| Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering | 3 | 3,500 |
| Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering | 3 | 3,500 |
| Master's in Computer Science | 2 | 3,500 |
| Master's in Business Management | 2 | 3,500 |
| Master's in Tourism | 2 | 3,500 |
| Master's in Design and Multimedia | 2 | 3,500 |
| Master's in Industrial Management | 2 | 3,500 |
| Master's in Civil Engineering | 2 | 4,000 |
| Master's in Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 4,000 |
| Master's in Electrical Engineering | 2 | 4,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Licenciado | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Electronic Engineering, Finance, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Insurance, Medical Technology, Public Administration, Software Engineering, Taxation, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Mestre | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Design, Electronic Engineering, Finance, Industrial Design, Software Engineering, Taxation, Tourism, Visual Arts |
Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Graduate Studies | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Computer Networks, Finance, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Insurance, Management Systems, Multimedia, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Taxation, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| School : Design | Communication Arts, Design, Fine Arts, Industrial Design |
| School : Hotel Management and Tourism | Marketing, Tourism |
| School : Management | Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Fiscal Law, Management, Taxation, Tourism |
| School : Technology | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Safety Engineering, Systems Analysis, Technology |
| School : Vocational Training | Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Engineering Drawing and Design, Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Management, Management, Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | IPCA Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus do IPCA Vila Frescaínha S. Martinho Barcelos, 4750-810 Portugal |
|---|---|
| City population | 117,000 |