Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Viana do Castelo (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo (IPVC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 40 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Portuguese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 