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Polytechnic of Leiria’s (IPLeiria) mission is to spread knowledge; create, transmit and disseminate the culture, science, technology and the arts; promote research and experimental development.
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Why choose IPLeiria?
IPLeiria is an institution that invests in innovative processes that allows it to differentiate themselves from other higher education institutions.
- We innovate with our wide training offer. There are several undergraduate courses that first appeared at our institute.
- We innovate by offering several eLearning undergraduate courses and masters degrees through the use of the latest technology available.
- At IPLeiria we encourage a culture of quality, where our courses are continuously subjected to internal and external review processes, and undergoing accreditation by the Agency of evaluation and Accreditation of higher education (A3ES).
- The link to society and applied research are some of the differentiating features of IPLeiria. We are a proactive partner, facilitator and promoter of entrepreneurial attitude in the region. Work and science go hand in hand to invent new solutions.
- We operate in a region of great economic dynamism with a high level of employability. The region is rich in various activity sectors: wood furniture, plastics, ceramics and glass, moulds, services, engineering, extraction, fisheries, tourism, food and biotechnological industries. In IPLeiria you will have the opportunity to interact with many of these sectors, in a window always open between the Academy, the industry and society.
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eLearning
There are a several of elearning undergraduate and masters degrees being offered at IPLeiria. These online degree programs allow students to develop their skill independently, working anywhere at their own pace.
The newest addition to our elearning offer is the UP2U platform. Launched in 2014 this massive open online course platform allows students to register and imediatly start learning for free.
What can I find at IPLeiria
Quality, employability and course diversity /// Highly qualified faculty /// Friendly environment among students, teachers and technicians /// Modern, well-equipped infrastructures /// Canteens, cafeterias, libraries and study centres in all schools /// More than 130 laboratories equipped with the latest technology /// Student accomodation /// Free Wi-fi /// Sports, music, theater, exhibitions, performances and conferences /// Medical and psychological support services /// Internatiol mobility programs
Discover the varied set of services and conditions that we offer to our students. And because technical preparation isn’t everything, discover also the variety of activities and experiences available at any of our campus. Let us a provide you a rich and engadged experience at IPLeiria