Founded in 1985, Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Polytechnic Institute of Porto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim, Felgueiras. 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 do Porto (P.PORTO) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 35 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Portuguese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 