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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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16 April, 2026
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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...
25 March, 2026
Housing, Health, and Qualification: Rui Tomás analyzes youth challenges on TSF
On National Student Day, Rui Tomás, Secretary-General and Vice-President of Piaget, was at TSF to comment...
24 March, 2026
ISEC Lisboa hosts the Engagement Event | Roadmap Pitch for the European AIRMOB project
On 19 March, ISEC Lisboa hosted the Engagement Event | Roadmap Pitch, a key milestone in the European...
20 March, 2026
Cláudia Sarrico attends the presentation of the Diagnosis of University Sport in Portugal
Cláudia Sarrico attended the presentation of the study Diagnosis of University Sport in Higher Education...