Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1383 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #527 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #11 of 95 | In Portugal |
| #5 of 27 | In Lisbon |
| #204 of 1,098 | For Marine Engineering |
| Top50% | For 129 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 13,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ipl.pt
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon 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
| Enrollment | 13,000 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 1,262 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
Research profile
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon is a world-class research university with 19,842 scientific papers published and 395,730 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 92 | 420 |
| 1994 | 96 | 521 |
| 1995 | 98 | 584 |
| 1996 | 125 | 829 |
| 1997 | 123 | 751 |
| 1998 | 129 | 847 |
| 1999 | 155 | 1088 |
| 2000 | 135 | 1181 |
| 2001 | 202 | 1396 |
| 2002 | 417 | 2356 |
| 2003 | 306 | 2333 |
| 2004 | 344 | 2583 |
| 2005 | 418 | 3516 |
| 2006 | 432 | 4165 |
| 2007 | 502 | 4880 |
| 2008 | 568 | 5926 |
| 2009 | 532 | 6814 |
| 2010 | 537 | 8029 |
| 2011 | 709 | 9355 |
| 2012 | 878 | 10871 |
| 2013 | 879 | 12804 |
| 2014 | 888 | 14796 |
| 2015 | 889 | 16507 |
| 2016 | 898 | 17928 |
| 2017 | 949 | 19532 |
| 2018 | 925 | 21741 |
| 2019 | 1093 | 24821 |
| 2020 | 1102 | 29520 |
| 2021 | 1208 | 34574 |
| 2022 | 1098 | 34621 |
| 2023 | 1219 | 36171 |
| 2024 | 903 | 35418 |
| 2025 | 599 | 30385 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon 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 (€).
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 Lisbon.
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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciado | Accountancy, Acting, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Conducting, Dance, Dietetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, International Business, Jazz and Popular Music, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Nutrition, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Primary Education, Public Health, Public Relations, Radiology, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Mestre | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Art Education, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Educational Administration, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Humanities and Social Science Education, Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Music, Music Education, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Physical Therapy, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Relations, Safety Engineering, Science Education, Special Education, Taxation, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Treatment Techniques |
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon alumni
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Nuno Lopes
- Occupations
- disc jockeystage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Nuno Miguel Pereira Lopes is a Portuguese actor and DJ. He's internationally known for his role in Saint George, the Portuguese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, and most recently for his role at Netflix TV series, White Lines as Duarte "Boxer" Silva.
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José Sócrates
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
José Sócrates Carvalho Pinto de Sousa GCIH, commonly known as José Sócrates ( European 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.
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Joana de Verona
- Occupations
- modelfilm directoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Joana de Verona Correia de Vilela Machado Borges is a Brazilian-Portuguese actress. She has appeared in more than forty films and series since 2001.
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Carmelinda Pereira
- Occupations
- politicianschool teacherrevolutionarytrade unionist
- Biography
-
Carmelinda Pereira is a retired teacher and politician from Portugal who represented the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) in the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic before later becoming the founder of a small Trotskyist party.
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon faculties and divisions
| School : Accountancy and Business | Accountancy, Administration, Management, Public Administration, Taxation |
|---|---|
| School : Communication and Media Studies | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, English, Journalism, Marketing, Multimedia, Public Administration, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| School : Dance | Dance |
| School : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, French, Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Music, Music Education, Native Language Education, Portuguese, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Visual Arts |
| School : Engineering | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Health Technology | Anatomy, Cardiology, Dietetics, Hygiene, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Optical Technology, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Pneumology, Public Health, Radiology |
| School : Music | Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Singing |
| School : Theatre and Film | Cinema and Television, Display and Stage Design, Film, Performing Arts, Theatre |
General information
| Alternative names | IPL Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Estrada de Benfica, 529 Lisboa, 1549-020 Portugal |
|---|---|
| City population | 546,000 |