Founded in 1985, Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Polytechnic Institute of Porto) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Vila do Conde, Póvoa do Varzim, Felgueiras. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) is a large coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Instituto Politécnico do Porto (P.PORTO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 37 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Portuguese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. P.PORTO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.