Location
IPV has four schools located in Viseu: the School of Education, the School of Health, the Agrarian School and the School of Technology and Management. There is also a School of Technology and Management located in Lamego, which serves as a gateway to the Alto Douro Wine Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6,400 students
IPV is home to more than 6,400 national and international students
99 study programmes
IPV offers 99 professionally oriented Bachelor, Master, Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes (the latter in partnership with other universities) in several different fields such as Information and Communication Technologies; Teacher Training; Creative Industries; Business and Management; Nursing, Health and Social Care; Engineering and the Built Environment; Biosciences, Sport and Exercise Science; Nutrition and Dietetics
3 reasons to study at IPV
- A dynamic environment in one of Portugal’s safest and most desirable regions for quality of life;
- Located right in the heart of the country with easy access and quick connections to other cities;
- Committed to promoting cultural, artistic, technological and scientific education, aligned with professional contexts and practices.
The Polytechnic University of Viseu (IPV) is a prominent public institution of Higher Education located in the central region of Portugal, and it plays a pivotal role in the skilling, upskilling and reskilling of the local population.
IPV boasts a diverse student body, comprising over 6,400 students from both national and international backgrounds, as well as a dedicated faculty of 510 members of the teaching staff and 210 non-teaching staff members. It is also home to four research centres, involving approximately 310 researchers, and an interface unit that focuses on delivering specialised services to the community.
Internationalisation plays a vital role in the positioning of IPV and more than 200 ERASMUS+ and bilateral partnerships have been established over the years with European, Asian, African and South American institutions, namely from Portuguese-Speaking Countries.
Beyond the core responsibilities of teaching, researching and innovating, IPV has a significant role in addressing societal challenges, nationally and internationally, contributing to the development of cities and regions and to the promotion of civic engagement.
Why study at Polytechnic University of Viseu?
“At IPV you will find a committed team that will welcome and support you in the co-construction of knowledge and the development of unique skills. IPV is an institution of reference at the service of society, located in a vibrant, safe and green city.”
– Helena Rodrigues
Coordinator of IPV International Relations Office
Programmes and courses in English
