Those who study at the Politécnico de Leiria can consider themselves lucky.
Access to great academic options, scholarship and internship opportunities in a multicultural environment, all located in one of the beautiful coastal regions of warm and inviting Portugal. Those who earn the opportunity to study at Politécnico de Leiria are especially fortunate.
If you would like to join those at the Politécnico de Leiria, please complete the form below.
High Quality of Life, Low Cost of Living
Citizens of the Portuguese city of Leiria enjoy a great life balance, as they get to enjoy a high quality of life at a low cost of living. We previously went into great detail on the beauty of the area. Take a look here.
Leiria is just a brief drive from Lisbon, Portugal’s capital. An exceptionally safe city, Leiria is on the coast and has access to a multitude of wondrous beaches, as well as architecture of great historical significance. Beyond the area’s beauty, there are multiple opportunities for internships and work experience.
Portugal as a whole is a hospitable and modern country, blessed with a strong infrastructure and close connections with countries all over Europe. Its long and storied history has led to the country’s rich cuisine and a vibrant cultural life, as well as its vast artistic and archeological heritage which Portugal also continues to invest and upgrade.
It is also the third safest country in the world and the safest in the European Union according to the Global Peace Index 2020.
The Portuguese Constitution emphasizes freedom of expression, and it's warm and pleasant climate and location has led Portugal to become a meeting place for people from distant cultures, while remaining hospitable, peaceful and friendly.
For such warmth and hospitality, you may expect to have to pay a fortune. Yet that is simply not the case. Take a look at the average monthly cost of living for a student at the Politécnico de Leiria.
On Campus
|
City |
Accommodation |
Public Transport |
|
|
Leiria |
€146 |
€200 |
€15.25 (monthly concession card) |
|
Caldas da Rainha |
€146 |
€200 |
€22 (80 trips) |
|
Peniche |
€146 |
€200 |
€14.95 (monthly concession card) |
Off Campus
|
City |
Accommodation (Off Campus) |
Food/Shopping |
Public Transport |
|
Leiria |
Between €150 and €260 (private Residence Hall /Flats downtown) |
€150 - €300 |
€15.25 (monthly concession card) |
|
Caldas da Rainha |
Between €120 and €200 |
€150 - €300 |
€22 (80 trips) |
|
Peniche |
Between €120 and €200 |
€150 - €300 |
€14.95 (monthly concession card) |
Multicultural Environment
Thanks to the area’s affordability and hospitality, as well as the excellent academic options that the Politécnico de Leiria has to offer, IPLeiria has become a haven to international students from all over the globe.
There are more than 1500 students from 70 different countries at IPLeiria, from Ecuador, Angola, Canada, Finland, Japan and more. The university recognised the importance of this diversity and how useful the sharing of experiences can be.
In 2018, the Politécnico de Leiria and newspaper Diário de Leiria wanted to further enmesh and enrich the local community with what these students had to offer. They therefore gathered 100 testimonials, from 56 different nationalities and formed IPLeiria Global.
The Politécnico de Leiria’s focus on internationalisation has also led to over 400 cooperation agreements with higher education institutions from around the world. Via these partnerships, it is possible for students to study or intern in another country.
Scholarship & Internship Opportunities
Despite Leiria’s affordability, the Politécnico de Leiria continues to offer scholarships to international students that reduce tuition fees. These include:
- Merit Award
- Incentive Cooperation for Development
- AUIP Scholarship Program
The Merit Award is given to international students based on their academic achievement. Winning this scholarship can mean up to a 50% saving on tuition fees.
Incentive Cooperation for Development
The Incentive Cooperation for Development is for international students from Portuguese-speaking countries and can lead to the student only having to pay 50% of tuition.
The AUIP Scholarship Program is for master’s students arriving at Politécnico de Leiria from associated institutions. There are 12 scholarships which cover 50% of tuition fees as well as an enrolment fee exemption.
More information on this is available at Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado.
Internships
After completing your bachelor's or master's degree at the Politécnico de Leiria, you will have 18 months to complete an internship in Europe with the possibility of receiving an Erasmus grant.
It’s very common for recent graduates to not be entirely sure of their next steps. Begin a new degree? Look for a short-term job? Try and start a career?
These questions are especially pertinent when studying abroad, as visas can be so demanding.
But with this internship opportunity, you can spend a year and a half after graduation earning vital work experience, as well as potentially a new language, new contacts and experience of a new culture. Approximately 50% of post-graduate and master's degrees end up in the company where they do the internship.
Internships, scholarships and access to a better quality of life are all in exceptionally high demand. Do not miss out on this chance for a better life at Politécnico de Leiria, complete the form below.
