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Higher Education Establishments
This subsection presents information that allows an analysis of higher education establishments, based on indicators that characterise their distribution and educational offer. Data is presented on the number of establishments by nature (public or private), level of education, type of course, year of schooling and areas of training, providing a comprehensive overview of the structure and diversity of the education system at this level.
Higher Education Establishments
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| Categoria | Valor |
|---|---|
| 10100 | |
| 10500 | |
| 10900 | |
| 11300 | |
| 30100 | |
| 30200 | |
| 30300 | |
| 30700 | |
| 30800 | |
| 31200 | |
| 40200 | |
| 40700 | |
| 50200 | |
| 50300 | |
| 50500 | |
| 60300 | |
| 60500 | |
| 61100 | |
| 90700 | |
| 91200 | |
| 100900 | |
| 101000 | |
| 130300 | |
| 130600 | |
| 130800 |
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| Categoria | Valor |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 147 |
| Dec 2024 | 288 |
Number of establishments by type of educational establishment
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| Categoria | Valor |
|---|---|
| Public | 92 |
| Private | 55 |
Number of establishments by type of education
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| Categoria | Valor |
|---|---|
| Polytechnic | 90 |
| University | 57 |
Number of educational establishments per course
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| Categoria | Valor |
|---|---|
| Non-Specific Course | 36 |
| Nursing | 16 |
| Educational Sciences | 4 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Design | 3 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 2 |
| Physiotherapy | 2 |
| Sport | 2 |
| Sports Science | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
| Pre-school Education and Primary School Teaching | 2 |
| Management | 2 |
| Theology | 2 |
| Tourism Management | 2 |
| Hotel Management | 2 |
| Dietetics and Nutrition | 2 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 |
| Data Analysis and Decision Support Systems | 1 |
| Digital Games Design | 1 |
| Directing - Film and Television | 1 |
| Economics and Management in Healthcare Organisations | 1 |
| Electronic and Automation Engineering | 1 |
| Environmental Technologies | 1 |
| Environmental education | 1 |
| Export and Logistics | 1 |
Number of educational establishments per study cycle
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| Categoria | Valor |
|---|---|
| 1st Cycle - Licence | 73 |
| 2nd Cycle - Masters | 44 |
| 3rd Cycle - Doctorate | 24 |
| Integrated Masters | 3 |
| Others | 2 |
| Higher Professional Technical Course | 1 |
Number of educational establishments by Education and Training Area - General Area
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| Categoria | Valor |
|---|---|
| General nursing and obstetric nursing | 17 |
| Management and Administration | 11 |
| Electronics and automation | 7 |
| Educational Sciences | 6 |
| Accounting and Taxation | 6 |
| Sports | 6 |
| Fashion, interior and industrial design | 6 |
| Therapy and Rehabilitation | 5 |
| Medicine | 4 |
| Social work and counselling | 4 |
| Teacher Training in Specific Subject Areas | 4 |
| Audiovisual techniques and media production | 4 |
| Veterinary sciences | 3 |
| Finance, Banking and Insurance | 3 |
| Law | 3 |
| Biology | 2 |
| Travel, tourism and leisure | 2 |
| Fine Arts | 2 |
| Business science and administration programmes not elsewhere classified | 2 |
| Metallurgy and Metalworking | 2 |
| Dental Sciences | 2 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 2 |
| Health without a precise definition | 2 |
| History and Archaeology | 2 |