Polytechnic of Leiria

The Polytechnic of Leiria is a public portuguese institution of higher education, which began its activity in 1980. Located in Portugal, it incorporates five higher schools: in Leiria, School of Education and Social Sciences, School of Technology and Management, School of Health Sciences; in Caldas da Rainha, School of Fine Arts and Design; in Peniche, School of Tourism and Maritime Technology.In an effort to always provide the best teaching and learning conditions for its students, Polytechnic of Leiria has been investing in modern and well-equipped facilities and providing excellent quality support services at the level of basic social support (scholarships, canteens , restaurants, residences, medical services, camping and leisure), psychological and psychopedagogical support, as well as access to ample documentation and bibliographic resources (libraries, B-on-Digital Scientific Library).The R&D activities, are spread across 12 research units and 6 delegations in the arts, education, social sciences, mobility, mechanics, IT, telecommunications, economics, management, tourism, health and marine resources.