IPS (Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal) is a public institution of
higher education, which employs approximately 650 personnel and
has app. 6 500 students.
IPS is situated in the Greater Lisbon Metropolitan Area, region of
Setúbal. The region is home to strong enterprises in such fields as, for
example, paper and motor car industries, and holds a highly important
geostrategic position, since it is a gateway to Europe. Furthermore,
Setúbal region, with its varied landscape composed of sea and
mountains, including a large protected area with an application in
progress to UNESCO Human Heritage, is a tourist destination for both
Portuguese and foreigners.
IPS was created in 1979 and started activity in 1981. At present the
IPS comprises five Higher Education Schools. It also integrates a
Students’ Welfare Unit and a number of functional units and central
services.
CAMPI AND
FACILITIES
The IPS has two campi: the Setúbal campus, where
four Schools are
located - Setúbal School of Technology, School of Education, School of
Business and Administration, School of Health - and the Barreiro
campus, where the Barreiro School of Technology is located.
All the premises and equipment are high quality and
up−to−date. There are a number of well-equipped
laboratories, documentation centers, audio-visual equipment, and
computer facilities available to students and teachers.
In addition to financial support for students in need, the Students’
Welfare Services include a Residence, at a walking distance from the
Setúbal campus, sports facilities, as well as medical and psychological
assistance.
IPS HIGHER
EDUCATION SCHOOLS
Setúbal School of Technology
School of Education
School of Business
Administration
Barreiro School of
Technology
School of Health
DEGREE
PROGRAMMES AND COURSES
Besides short cycle technical degrees (CTeSP) and
post-graduation diplomas, IPS offers a wide range of 1st cycle
(licenciatura) and 2nd cycle (mestre) Bologna degrees, in the areas of
its five Schools, as follows:
1st CYCLE (LICENCIATURA)
See the course catalogue:
International/Course/1st Cycle Courses
2nd CYCLE - MASTERS (MESTRADO)
See the course catalogue:
International/Course/2st Cycle Courses
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Exchange students are most welcome!
Helpful information on how to apply for a mobility period at the IPS is
available HERE.
OPENING
HOURS
Monday, Wednesday
14h00 – 16h30
Tuesday, Thursday
09h30 – 12h30
For appointments in a different time, please send an e-mail to cimob@ips.pt .
Tel: + 351 265 790 159
E-mail: cimob@ips.pt
Office: Setúbal School of Technology
Address
Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal
CIMOB-IPS
Campus do IPS
Edifício ESTSetúbal
Estefanilha
2910-761 Setúbal
Portugal