Polytechnic Institute of Guarda

Information updated 15.08.2026

Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (IPG) – public higher education institution in Portugal. IPG became active in 1979. The main building of the university proudly stands in Guarda inside an urban campus. Many independent academic rankings put Polytechnic Institute of Guarda in the top 30 best universities in Portugal. Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process is based on the certificate of previous education provided by the applicant and academic performance. Upon review about(70%) of applicants receive a positive response. The academic year is traditionally consists of two semesters. As a state university, IPG provides scholarships to remarkable students. The composition of the university. Polytechnic Institute of Guarda belongs to small universities, with a capacity of only 4000 students. About 399 teachers and professors are employed by IPG. IPG has exchange agreements with many educational institutions. IPG has the following social media pages Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin. Infrastructure of IPG. The students have access to the university’s library. Students can apply for a dormitory.