Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco

The Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco (IPCB) is a state-run polytechnic institute of higher education, established in 1982. It comprises schools of agriculture, technology, management, education, art, and health, with its main campus located in Castelo Branco and an additional business management school in Idanha-a-Nova. IPCB is involved in various research projects and maintains partnerships with international institutions, offering opportunities for students to study abroad and for faculty members to engage in research collaborations. The institute has a diverse student body with a significant number of international students and is known for its coeducational policy.