Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra: Statistics

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#3157 of 14,131 In the World
#933 of 2,785 In Europe
#19 of 95 In Portugal
#2 of 5 In Coimbra
#767 of 1,008 For Database Administration
Top50% For 39 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 5,598 scientific papers with 69,228 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Philosophy, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
5,598
Citations
69,228

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,050 / 33,882
Engineering
2,842 / 42,921
Computer Science
2,566 / 31,554
Environmental Science
2,558 / 40,231
Biology
2,523 / 35,477
Physics
2,195 / 33,444
Chemistry
1,926 / 34,895
Medicine
1,922 / 21,520
Philosophy
1,556 / 13,444
Geography and Cartography
1,542 / 23,205
Quantum and Particle physics
1,496 / 21,827
Business
1,462 / 17,319
Political Science
1,457 / 15,041
Mathematics
1,346 / 17,937
Law
1,298 / 14,819
Ecology
1,284 / 22,454
Psychology
1,263 / 14,101
Geology
1,259 / 19,524
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,087 / 13,940
History
1,032 / 15,751
Archaeology
988 / 15,623
Statistics
979 / 14,660
Sociology
946 / 8,896
Organic Chemistry
886 / 19,232
Materials Science
879 / 16,861
Biochemistry
876 / 15,708
Economics
810 / 10,599
Pathology
794 / 9,791
Management
781 / 10,812
Paleontology
722 / 9,841
Linguistics
690 / 6,545
Machine Learning
675 / 10,422
Mechanical Engineering
666 / 9,117
Genetics
659 / 8,752
Electrical Engineering
653 / 11,162
Marketing
513 / 5,585
Botany
500 / 8,297
Art & Design
486 / 4,819
Neuroscience
471 / 5,474
Psychiatry
444 / 3,751

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 3
1993 1 0
1994 2 4
1995 3 3
1996 4 11
1997 1 15
1998 4 17
1999 9 24
2000 9 29
2001 9 16
2002 18 41
2003 25 68
2004 26 88
2005 30 102
2006 35 151
2007 40 222
2008 74 279
2009 76 386
2010 101 524
2011 158 640
2012 172 922
2013 225 1333
2014 297 1843
2015 294 2300
2016 264 2767
2017 308 3153
2018 328 3669
2019 470 4610
2020 440 6052
2021 540 7892
2022 532 9216
2023 592 10771
2024 477 11330
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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. José Sócrates

    José Sócrates
    Born in
    Portugal Flag Portugal
    Years
    1957-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    José Sócrates Carvalho Pinto de Sousa GCIH, commonly known as José Sócrates ( Portuguese: [ʒuˈzɛ ˈsɔkɾɐtɨʃ]), is a Portuguese politician who was the prime minister of Portugal from 12 March 2005 to 21 June 2011. For the second half of 2007, he acted as president-in-office of the Council of the European Union.

  2. Luis de Matos

    Luis de Matos
    Born in
    Mozambique Flag Mozambique
    Years
    1970-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    stage magician
    Biography

    Luís de Matos is a Portuguese magician. He is known for his unique style and innovative approach to magic.

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 141,000

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