Established in 1996, Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (Polytechnic Institute of Tomar) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Tomar (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Santarem.  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 Tomar (IPT) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (IPT) 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 23 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 80-90% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 