IPS (Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal) is a public institution of higher education, which employs approximately 650 personnel and has an app. 6 500 students. IPS has situated in the Greater Lisbon Metropolitan Area, region of Setúbal. The region is home to strong enterprises in such fields as, for example, paper and motor car industries, and holds a highly important geostrategic position since it is a gateway to Europe. Furthermore, the Setúbal region, with its varied landscape composed of sea and mountains, including a large protected area with an application in progress to UNESCO Human Heritage, is a tourist destination for both Portuguese and foreigners.
IPS was created in 1979 and started the activity in 1981. At present, the IPS comprises five Higher Education Schools. It also integrates a Students’ Welfare Unit and several functional units and central services.
The IPS has two camps: the Setúbal campus, where four Schools are located - the Setúbal School of Technology, School of Education, School of Business and Administration, School of Health - and the Barreiro campus, where the Barreiro School of Technology is located. All the premises and equipment are high quality and up−to−date. There are several well-equipped laboratories, documentation centers, audio-visual equipment, and computer facilities available to students and teachers. In addition to financial support for students in need, the Students’ Welfare Services include a Residence, at a walking distance from the Setúbal campus, sports facilities, as well as medical and psychological assistance.
