61
HEI
1.723
Courses
92.500
Students
8.864
Professors and Researchers
4.024
Staff
510.994
Graduates
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Portuguese Association of Private Higher Education
Since 1994, APESP has represented private higher education institutions before political and regulatory authorities in Portugal.
The main objectives of private higher education institutions are to educate the population, train professionals, contribute to the country’s knowledge and development, and ensure the cultural, scientific, and professional training of their students.
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ISEC Lisboa Master’s degrees in Teacher Training receive the highest accreditation from A3ES
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4th Congress on Health Management and Entrepreneurship
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Financial support and flexible plans reduce dropouts in private Higher Education
93% of private Higher Education Institutions offer flexible payment plans or deferrals. In 2024/25, 5,759...
Universidade Lusíada (Porto) Hosted the 10th ENSEC International Conference
On September 9, 10, and 11, 2026, Universidade Lusíada (Porto) hosted the 10th edition of the European...
APESP participates in the discussion on the Strategic Pact for Health
APESP met with Adalberto Campos Fernandes, Coordinator of the Strategic Pact for Health, as part of the...
Interview with Filipe Russo
“At a time when the attention of increasingly fragmented audiences—dependent on digital platform...