About Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo
Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo is an active public universidade politécnica listed by Portugal's DGES in Viana do Castelo. Its website-ready profile can focus on career-focused polytechnic and applied professional education.
University highlights
- Its polytechnic status foregrounds applied learning and professionally oriented education. DGES records it as an active politécnico institution in Viana do Castelo.
What makes this institution stand out
- Consider it for career-focused polytechnic and applied professional education within Portugal's officially registered higher-education system.
- Its public status, Viana do Castelo location and active DGES record give prospective students clear facts to compare before checking the exact programme in A3ES.
Why Study at Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo?
Rankings & Accreditations
Not located in the reviewed current authoritative ranking sources.
DGES institutional register: Ativa. Programme-level accreditation should be confirmed in the A3ES database before publication.
Programs Offered
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Level:
| Program | Degree | Duration | Tuition | Intake | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultura Biológica | Master | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Agronomia | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Alimentação e Restauração Coletiva | Others | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Animação Desportiva e Turismo Ativo | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Análises e Gestão Laboratorial | Others | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Arte e Fabricação Digital | Others | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Artes e Cinema Digital | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Artes e Tecnologia | Others | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Artes Plásticas e Tecnologias Artísticas | Bachelor | — | — | ● Closed | |
| Atividades de Fitness | Master | — | — | ● Closed |
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Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.
Admission Requirements
Bachelors Degree
- Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
- Passport
Short Term Programs
- Passport
Ph.D
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Masters Certificate
- Masters Marks Sheet
- Passport
Masters Degree
- Bachelors Certificate
- Bachelors Marks Sheet
- Passport
Visa & Immigration
Student Visa Process
EU/EEA/Swiss students do not use the non-EU study-visa route, but those staying longer than three months generally register their residence with the local municipality. Most non-EU students studying for longer than 90 days need the appropriate Portuguese residence visa before travel and then a higher-education student residence permit through AIMA after arrival. Requirements and submission channels vary by nationality and consular jurisdiction.
Up to 60 days
EUR 110 government fee where applicable; local-currency conversion and visa-centre service charges vary
Monthly Cost of Living
Food and groceries
EUR 200–250
Local transport
EUR 35–40
Personal, study and leisure
EUR 150–170
Frequently Asked Questions
The official DGES institution register listed Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo as Ativa when checked on 2026-08-09. Exact degree accreditation should still be confirmed in A3ES before enrolment.
DGES lists it in Viana do Castelo as a public universidade politécnica in the politécnico subsystem. Use the official website for the precise campus address and visiting arrangements.
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