Schools
The Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco (IPCB) is a public higher education institution which began its activity in October 1980. IPCB has six schools and around 5000 students:
- School of Agriculture (Escola Superior Agrária), which lectures courses in the areas of agronomy, food sciences and veterinary;
- School of Arts (Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas), with courses in the areas of design and music;
- School of Education (Escola Superior de Educação) with courses in the areas of education, social sciences and sports;
- School of Business, Law and Tourism (Escola Superior de Gestão de Idanha-a-Nova);
- School of Health (Escola Superior de Saúde Dr. Lopes Dias) with courses in the area of medical care and health;
- School of Engineering (Escola Superior de Tecnologia) where you attend courses in the areas of engineering and computer sciences.
The courses combine a strong practical component and technical training with theorical frameworks at the highest scientific level, providing the students with the necessary tools to become competent professionals.
Academic Calendars
School of Agriculture (ESA - Escola Superior Agrária)
School of Arts (ESART - Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas)
School of Education (ESE -Escola Superior de Educação)
School of Business, Law and Tourism (ESG - Escola Superior de Gestão de Idanha-a-Nova)
School of Health (ESALD - Escola Superior de Saúde Dr. Lopes Dias)