Polytechnic of Leiria

Region with great economic dynamism: High level of employability in a region rich in plastics, ceramics and glass, moulds, engineering, fisheries, tourism, food and biotechnological industries. Twenty-first century study facilities: 5 campi offering exceptional learning facilities. More than 130 hi-tech laboratories equipped with the latest technology. Innovative teaching: We’ve invested in advanced student facilities and in the latest technology available trying to bring our courses to life. ESTM School-Hotel and our Online Learning Unit are just two of them.
Recognised for research: Hi-tech research units like CETEMARES or CDRS’p are part of our strategy where work and science go hand in hand to invent new solutions. Industry partnerships: Many of our courses have partnership with leading companies instigate you to exceed. Cisco,Phoenix Contact, Oracle, Siemens are just some of the major brands who decide to implement academies in our institution. Right in the middle of everything: 3 great city campus location: Leiria, Caldas da Rainha or Peniche. These are wonderful cities not just to study but to live in.
Friendly and close atmosphere: We’re proud of our friendly environment among students, teachers and technicians which help students settle into a new life away from home. Designed for today’s students: Discover the variety of activities and experiences available at any of IPLeiria campus. Everything from sports to guidance and counselling, medical and psychological support services. While studying is a key part of university life you must not forget to seize opportunities like, scholarships and of course leisure activities including music, theatre, exhibition and conferences. What more could you wish for?

This region, where the sea is always present, is considered particularly interesting to live, study and work, not only for the quality of the economical and material resources, but also for the richness and beauty of natural and cultural, a characteristic of the region.

Leiria, the capital of the regional district, hosts the Polytechnic of Leiria headquarters and three of its schools: the School of Education and Social Sciences (ESECS), the School of Technology and Management (ESTG) and the School of Health Sciences (ESSLei). It is a small city size where you can find the old and the new and a very good cultural tradition, hand in hand with a safe environment and a very good quality of life. Guarded by its beautiful castle has leisure areas to walk and enjoy throughout Lis river bank, cinemas and cultural spaces. In the historical center, besides finding the traditional flea market, you can attend cafes and bars, terraces and other places of interest. In the evening, which is always lively, especially in the Rodrigues Lobo Square (Praça Rodrigues Lobo), you will find many of our students, about 11,500 students are studying and living in the city.
The region of Leiria and West is rich in historical and cultural heritage. There are two of the most beautiful Portuguese monuments in – the Batalha Monastery and Alcobaça Monastery – classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. These two historical and artistic treasures of Gothic-style symbolize great moments in the history of Portugal, therefore not exempt a visit. The first – whose construction was ordered by the D. João I in honour of the Portuguese victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota, in 1385, and the second – a repository of the vast and centuries-old presence of Cistercian monks, where lie the tombs of D. Pedro and D. Inês de Castro, who represents the most beautiful tale of love story of Portuguese kings. The nearby castles of Leiria, Ourém and Porto de Mós, medieval and haughty, carry out centuries of history and memory and also deserve a visit.

Fátima Shrine, located 20 minutes away from Leiria, is a place of reference that annually receives over five million pilgrims, being one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in the world.

There are many places of interest that you cannot fail to visit and learn about!