Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa

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Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL) is a prominent public polytechnic institute in Portugal, renowned for its practical, professional-oriented education across a wide array of fields. It excels in areas such as engineering, management, arts, health sciences, and communication, delivered through its eight distinct schools. For international students, IPL offers a welcoming environment with an International Relations Office dedicated to supporting exchange programs like Erasmus+ and providing guidance; while Portuguese is the primary language, an increasing number of English-taught courses, particularly at the master's level, are available. The institute actively promotes international mobility and cultural integration through various initiatives and support services. A distinctive characteristic is its highly decentralized structure, allowing each school to foster specialized expertise and a unique academic community within the larger institute.

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The Polytechnic University of Lisbon (UPL; Portuguese: Universidade Politécnica de Lisboa), known until 2026 as the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, is a public technical university in Lisbon, Portugal. Established in 1986, it is one of the biggest institutions of its kind in Portugal. The university offers bachelor's (licenciatura), master's (mestrado), and postgraduate (pós-graduação) degrees in the fields of engineering, business administration, health, education, communication, music, film and dance.

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