Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

Located in Leiria, PT

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A leading public polytechnic in the Leiria region. It is highly regarded for its innovative research and its strong focus on Mariculture and Marine Sciences in the coastal city of Peniche.

Rankings: #15 (National rank)▼
National rank
Ranked #15 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗
National rank
Ranked #15 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗
National rank
Ranked #20 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗
National rank
Ranked #20 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗
World rank
Ranked #3111 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗
World rank
Ranked #3111 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗
Incoming Erasmus: 284+ Students/Year
Semester Dates: View Calendar▼
Autumn App Deadline
30 Jun
Autumn Term
14 Sept - 5 Feb
Spring Term
15 Feb - 2 Jul
Drinks: Pint 🍺: €2.2Wine 🍷: €2.5
Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.): 1040 € / 1040 €
Monthly Rent (Est.): 310 €
On-Campus Housing: ❌ None
Erasmus student network: ✅ Active
Affordability Score: 8/10
Total Students: 12,743
English Programs: ✅ Courses AvailableSearch Catalogue ↗
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

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4.6

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4.9

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4.3

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