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Instituto Politecnico De Portalegre

Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre is a public higher education institution in Portugal established in 1980. It operates across campuses in Portalegre and Elvas in the Alentejo region.
The institution is organised into four schools: the Higher School of Education and Social Sciences, the Higher School of Health, the Higher School of Technology, Management and Design, and the Elvas Higher School of Biosciences. 
It offers programmes ranging from professional technical courses to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, postgraduate qualifications and doctoral level study. Subject areas include education, health sciences, engineering, agriculture, tourism, communication, management and renewable energy.
Research activity is coordinated through the VALORIZA research unit, which is recognised by the Foundation for Science and Technology. The institution also participates in collaborative research projects, including work in tourism studies and biorefineries, and contributes to wider research networks such as the Tourism Research Centre.
It is a member of international organisations including the Universities of Applied Sciences Network, the Association of Portuguese Language Universities and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics.
 

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Instituto Politecnico De Portalegre

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801-1000^th

No Poverty 2026
401-600^th

Zero Hunger 2026
201-300^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2026
801-1000^th

Quality Education 2026
401-600^th

Gender Equality 2026
301-400^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2026
601+

Affordable and Clean Energy 2026
601-800^th

Decent Work and Economic Growth 2026
401-600^th

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 2026
601-800^th

Reduced Inequalities 2026
301-400^th

Sustainable Cities and Communities 2026
601-800^th

Climate Action 2026
601-800^th

Life on Land 2026
401-600^th

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2026
601-800^th

Partnership for the Goals 2026
1001-1500^th

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