Established in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Polytechnic Institute of Santarém) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Santarém (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Santarem. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Rio Maior. 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 Santarém (IPS) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (IPS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 