Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra: Statistics

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#3186 of 14,131 In the World
#938 of 2,785 In Europe
#20 of 95 In Portugal
#2 of 5 In Coimbra
#689 of 1,019 For Database Administration
Top50% For 35 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
81%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.ipc.pt
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate81%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters

We've calculated the 81% acceptance rate for Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra has published 4,723 scientific papers with 47,185 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, and Philosophy.

Publications
4,723
Citations
47,185

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,655 / 22,509
Engineering
2,495 / 30,954
Environmental Science
2,255 / 28,080
Computer Science
2,244 / 21,699
Biology
2,197 / 25,082
Physics
1,909 / 24,058
Chemistry
1,710 / 25,316
Medicine
1,665 / 14,713
Geography and Cartography
1,363 / 16,101
Philosophy
1,330 / 8,425
Quantum and Particle physics
1,316 / 15,802
Business
1,288 / 10,517
Political Science
1,282 / 9,332
Mathematics
1,229 / 12,519
Ecology
1,157 / 15,790
Law
1,153 / 9,238
Geology
1,142 / 14,111
Psychology
1,101 / 9,087
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
964 / 10,348
Statistics
926 / 10,413
History
914 / 10,700
Archaeology
887 / 10,616
Sociology
854 / 5,152
Organic Chemistry
800 / 14,708
Biochemistry
786 / 11,482
Materials Science
781 / 12,336
Economics
732 / 6,545
Management
697 / 6,483
Pathology
687 / 6,636
Paleontology
652 / 6,679
Machine Learning
634 / 7,302
Mechanical Engineering
590 / 6,609
Genetics
589 / 6,676
Linguistics
587 / 4,026
Electrical Engineering
579 / 8,407
Botany
472 / 6,735
Marketing
453 / 3,024
Art & Design
413 / 3,091
Neuroscience
403 / 3,534
Environmental Management
386 / 7,189

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1994 2 2
1995 3 3
1996 4 7
1997 1 8
1998 4 7
1999 8 17
2000 9 16
2001 9 13
2002 17 33
2003 24 48
2004 29 72
2005 28 72
2006 31 124
2007 30 192
2008 65 214
2009 86 316
2010 90 406
2011 145 522
2012 156 777
2013 207 1109
2014 282 1509
2015 288 1904
2016 250 2384
2017 299 2564
2018 288 3090
2019 441 3852
2020 392 4964
2021 509 6385
2022 475 7418
2023 502 8224
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra 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 Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor's Degree €1,070
Master's Degree €1,500
Doctoral Degree €2,500

The currency used is Euro (€).

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 Coimbra.

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 Yes Yes No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics Yes Yes No
Medicine Yes Yes No
Physics Yes Yes No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Licenciado Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Aquaculture, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Design, Dietetics, Education, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Electronic Engineering, Fine Arts, Food Science, Gerontology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Economics, Laboratory Techniques, Leisure Studies, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Multimedia, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Primary Education, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Regional Studies, Secretarial Studies, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Theatre, Tourism
Mestre Accountancy, Adult Education, Agricultural Management, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Education, Finance, Gerontology, Health Education, Information Technology, Leisure Studies, Management, Marketing, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Administration, Social Work, Special Education, Taxation, Tourism

Notable alumni

  1. Luis de Matos

    Luis de Matos
    Born in
    Mozambique Flag Mozambique
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    magician
    Biography

    Luis de Matos is a Portuguese magician. He has been called “the best known illusionist in Portugal” and was the co-winner of the "Golden Grolla" in 2013 alongside Lu Chen and Dynamo.

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra faculties and divisions

Institute : Administration and Accountancy Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business Computing, Public Administration
Institute : Engineering Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering
School : Agriculture Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Food Technology, Forest Products, Forestry
School : Education Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Design, Education, Gerontology, Leisure Studies, Multimedia, Music, Primary Education, Social Studies, Special Education, Sports, Theatre, Tourism
School : Health Technology Cardiology, Dietetics, Environmental Management, Health Sciences, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Pneumology, Public Health, Radiology
School : Management and Technology Administration, Computer Engineering, Finance, Management, Marketing, Safety Engineering, Technology

General information

Alternative names IPC
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra
Founded 1979
Accreditation Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES)
Motto O futuro construído hoje!
Building the future today!
Colors bordeaux

Location and contacts

Address Rua da Misericórdia, Lagar dos cortiços S. Martinho do Bispo
Coimbra, 3045-093
Portugal
City population 143,000

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