Founded in 1979, Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Castelo Branco (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Idanha-a-Nova. 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 Castelo Branco (IPCB) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco (IPCB) 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.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Portuguese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 