Polytechnic Institute of Leiria: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3111 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #939 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #20 of 95 | In Portugal |
| #1 of 2 | In Leiria |
| #564 of 1,852 | For Biomedical Engineering |
| Top50% | For 66 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 12,161
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ipleiria.pt
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 65%*
* Polytechnic Institute of Leiria 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
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 12,161 |
| Full time employee | 1,132 |
| Student:staff ratio | 11:1 |
Research profile
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria has published 7,532 scientific papers with 95,347 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, and Psychology.
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 12 |
| 1999 | 5 | 12 |
| 2000 | 5 | 20 |
| 2001 | 6 | 23 |
| 2002 | 16 | 28 |
| 2003 | 29 | 42 |
| 2004 | 29 | 48 |
| 2005 | 33 | 77 |
| 2006 | 63 | 158 |
| 2007 | 108 | 193 |
| 2008 | 148 | 266 |
| 2009 | 169 | 471 |
| 2010 | 188 | 702 |
| 2011 | 227 | 1000 |
| 2012 | 192 | 1314 |
| 2013 | 229 | 1746 |
| 2014 | 270 | 2122 |
| 2015 | 297 | 2543 |
| 2016 | 329 | 3067 |
| 2017 | 394 | 3675 |
| 2018 | 414 | 4618 |
| 2019 | 535 | 5711 |
| 2020 | 580 | 7775 |
| 2021 | 737 | 9754 |
| 2022 | 751 | 11639 |
| 2023 | 797 | 13042 |
| 2024 | 631 | 14052 |
| 2025 | 404 | 13442 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Polytechnic Institute of Leiria 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 (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,500 |
| Master's Degree | 2,500 |
| PhD Degree | 3,500 |
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 Leiria.
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 | No | No | 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 | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciado | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Linguistics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Automotive Engineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Cooking and Catering, Cultural Studies, Dietetics, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Sciences, Management, Marine Biology, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Multimedia, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Portuguese, Primary Education, Public Administration, Service Trades, Social Work, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Sports, Theatre, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Mestre | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture, Automotive Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Design, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, International Business, Management, Marine Biology, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Native Language Education, Natural Resources, Nursing, Portuguese, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Administration, Science Education, Social Work, Special Education, Sports, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doutor | Engineering, Fine Arts |
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria faculties and divisions
| School : Arts and Design | Ceramic Art, Dance, Design, Fine Arts, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Multimedia, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Theatre |
|---|---|
| School : Education and Social Sciences | Chinese, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations, Multimedia, Portuguese, Primary Education, Social Studies, Sports, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| School : Technology and Management | Accountancy, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Public Administration, Telecommunications Engineering, Welfare and Protective Services |
| School : Tourism and Maritime Technology | Cooking and Catering, Food Technology, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Leisure Studies, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | IP Leira Instituto Politécnico de Leiria |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rua General Norton de Matos Apartado 4133 Leiria, 2410-191 Portugal |
|---|---|
| City population | 127,000 |