Established in 1996, Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (Polytechnic Institute of Tomar) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tomar (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Santarem. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (IPT) is a small coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (IPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Portuguese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.