Polytechnic of Leiria

About us

Location Leiria, Portugal Funding Type Public
No of Students 12000 Establishment University
Founded In 1980 Estimated Cost of Living 5000 EUR
Address Rua General Norton de Matos, Apartado 4133

Polytechnic of Leiria

Significant choices stay with you forever!

Did you know that students from over 65 different countries have chosen Polytechnic of Leiria as their first study option? Learn why Portugal is the perfect destination and why studying at Polytechnic of Leiria might be a real life-changing experience.

That’s all up to you. With more than 1000 international students, Polytechnic of Leiria is proud of its friendly environment among students, teachers and technicians which help students settle into a new life away from home.

Five schools, in four magnificent cities not just to study in but to live and love.

 

Facts & Figures

• 5 Campi in 4 different cities

• 1000+ International Students

• 250+ On International Mobility

• 60+ Different Nationalities

• 350+ International Cooperation Agreements

 

What more could you wish for?

Why?

 

8 Reasons to choose Polytechnic of Leiria:

#1 High quality academic programs

Many of the courses have partnership with leading companies like Cisco, Phoenix Contact, Oracle, Siemens.

 

#2 Cutting-edge laboratories and facilities

5 campi offering exceptional learning facilities. More than 130 hi-tech laboratories equipped with the latest technology.

 

#3 Designed for today’s students

Everything from sports to guidance and counselling, medical and psychological support services, friendly environment which help students settle into a new life away from home.

 

#4 Internationalization

More than 10000 international students and English taught programs with mixed classes gathering national and international students.

 

#5 Schoolarships and funding opportunities

Polytechnic of Leiria Polytechnic of Leiria offers a range of scholarships rewarding the merit of international students applying for a program. 

 

#6 Region with great economic dynamism

High level of employability in a region rich in industries.

 

#7 Innovative teaching

We’ve invested in advanced student facilities and in the latest technology available trying to bring our courses to life. ESTM School-Hotel and our Online Learning Unit are just two of them.

 

#8 Friendly and close atmosphere:

We’re proud of our friendly environment among students, teachers and technicians which help students settle into a new life away from home.