Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Located in Setúbal, PT

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Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal was founded in 1979 and is located in Setúbal and Barreiro, Portugal. The polytechnic comprises five schools offering programs in Engineering and Technology, Social Sciences, Education and Sports, Business Sciences, and Health Sciences, with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional development.

Rankings: #21 (National rank)▼
National rank
Ranked #21 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗
National rank
Ranked #21 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗
Incoming Erasmus: 288+ Students/Year
Semester Dates: View Calendar▼
Autumn Term
14 Sept - 5 Feb
Spring Term
15 Feb - 2 Jul
Drinks: Pint 🍺: €2.50Wine 🍷: €1.50
Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.): 697 € / 1248 €
Monthly Rent (Est.): 380 €
On-Campus Housing: ✅ Available
Erasmus student network: ✅ Local student groups active
Affordability Score: 7/10
Total Students: 7,609
English Programs: ✅ Courses AvailableOfficial Catalogue ↗
Official Portal: Visit University Site ↗

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