Founded in 1991, Instituto Politécnico de Macau (Macao Polytechnic Institute) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Macau (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Macao.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Gabinete do Secretário para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, Macau (Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Macao), Instituto Politécnico de Macau (IPM) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Macau (IPM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 28 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 