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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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23 April, 2026
APESP promotes moment of sharing and reflection before General Assembly
On April 21st, APESP held a series of sharing and reflection sessions preceding its General Assembly,...
23 April, 2026
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Piaget de Almada consolidates its unique position as the only institution in the country to offer this...
21 April, 2026
Private institutions warn of supply concentration and loss of territorial representation in higher education
In its opinion on the new regime for degrees and diplomas submitted to the Ministry of Education, Science,...
16 April, 2026
Psychology in Motion | Psychology Week
Psychology Week has once again made its mark at the University of Maia with several days of sharing,...
13 April, 2026
The April edition of Piaget Magazine is now available
This issue highlights Piaget’s commitment to quality education and the current challenges in the...
31 March, 2026
ERISA formalizes cooperation agreement with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of Co-operation between Guangdong and Macao
ERISA has formalized a cooperation agreement with the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology...