{"id":46391,"date":"2024-08-09T14:57:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T13:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/?page_id=46391"},"modified":"2025-05-20T17:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:13:17","slug":"welcome-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/international\/studying-in-portugal\/international-students\/welcome-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-pt-ipleiria-ued-wp-theme-ipleiria-gutenbergblocks-moc gbmoc\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Contents menu\"><div class=\"gbmoc-menu-wrapper\"><div id=\"gbmoc-8f2000-f7-menu-container\" class=\"gbmoc-menu-container\"><div class=\"gbmoc-title\" id=\"gbmoc-8f2000-f7-title\">Ir para:<\/div><ul aria-describedby=\"gbmoc-8f2000-f7-title\" class=\"gbmoc-menuitems\"><li><a href=\"#antes-da-chegada\">Before Arrival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#antes-da-chegada_2\">Arrival<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#antes-da-chegada_3\">On Campus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#antes-da-chegada_4\">Your daily routine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#antes-da-chegada_5\">Discovering the Polytechnic University of Leiria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#antes-da-chegada_6\">Unlock More Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class=\"gbmoc-scroll-to-top-wrapper\"><a class=\"gbmoc-scroll-to-top\" href=\"#top\">Top<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">Welcome Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"antes-da-chegada\">Before Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Get your Visa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-default-title has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>European Union Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-default-title\">You do not need a visa to come to Portugal. However, you must obtain a residence permit if your stay exceeds 90 days. If this is your case, you must present your ID (e.g. passport), financial support statement, and health care guarantee at the AIMA &#8211; Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-default-title has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>Non-European Union Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-default-title\">Before coming to Portugal, students outside the EU must obtain a study visa at their home country\u2019s Portuguese Consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/international\/studying-in-portugal\/international-students\/\">Learn more about studying in Portugal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eportugal.gov.pt\/\">Learn more about eportugal.gov<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/120A8771-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89141\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/120A9015-Enhanced-NR-1280x1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89142\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Get Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>European Union Students<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students from EU countries should obtain an EHIC &#8211; European Health Insurance Card in their home country before traveling to Portugal. This card provides access to the Portuguese public health system (National Health Service). More information on the card and how to obtain it is available at the European Commission.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/social\/main.jsp?catId=559&amp;langId=pt\">Learn more about EHIC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>Non-European Union Students <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students from outside the European Union must ensure they have private health insurance when handling their visa requirements. Non-EU citizens from countries with an international health and social security agreement with Portugal should bring the necessary documents to access the Portuguese public health system (e.g., the CDAM\/PB4 form for Brazilian students).<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gbc-248850-07\" class=\"wp-block-pt-ipleiria-ued-wp-theme-ipleiria-gutenbergblocks-container gbc gbc-view row-valign-top align-full\" style=\"background-color:#F3F3F3\"><div class=\"gbc-background-overlay gbc-background-overlay-normal\" style=\"opacity:0.3\"><\/div><div class=\"gbc-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:60px\"><div id=\"gbc-container-gbc-248850-07\" class=\"inner-container container\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Find Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can rent rooms, shared apartments, or private apartments directly from landlords. Rental conditions vary, so it&#8217;s important to review contract duration, internet access and included expenses. For your first few days, consider staying in highly-rated hostels while you search for a more permanent place. Additionally, reach out to your school&#8217;s student association for more advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our institution offers<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-life\/accommodation\/\"> student residences<\/a> in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, and Peniche, but these are primarily reserved for Portuguese students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MG_4309-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/10\/MG_4309-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/10\/MG_4309-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/10\/MG_4309-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/10\/MG_4309-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2020\/10\/MG_4309.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-14 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>Accommodation Portal <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alojamento.ipleiria.pt\/?estate_agent=alojamento\">Alojamento.ipleiria.pt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-11 wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>Casulo Apartments <\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.casulo.pt\">Learn more about Casulo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-12 wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>Erasmus Student Network <\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.esnportugal.org\/\">Learn more about ESN<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-13 wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>Students&#8217; Union<\/strong> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-life\/students-unions\/\">Learn more about SU<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-17 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-15 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">welcome guide <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"antes-da-chegada_2\">Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Presentation at the Polytechnic University of Leiria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive at the Polytechnic University of Leiria (in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, or Peniche), make sure to check in at the International Relations Office to receive all the essential information for your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>Responsible persons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ESECS: Margarida Cerejo | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:internacional.esecs@ipleiria.pt\" target=\"_blank\">internacional.esecs@ipleiria.pt<\/a><br>ESTG: Gustavo Duque | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:internacional.estg@ipleiria.pt\" target=\"_blank\">internacional.estg@ipleiria.pt<\/a><br>ESAD.CR: Ant\u00f3nio Horta \/ Sandra Ferreira Taurino | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:gamci.esad@ipleiria.pt\" target=\"_blank\">gamci.esad@ipleiria.pt<\/a><br>ESTM: R\u00faben Almeida | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:internationaloffice.estm@ipleiria.pt\" target=\"_blank\">internationaloffice.estm@ipleiria.pt<\/a><br>ESSLei: T\u00e2nia Mota | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:gcci.esslei@ipleiria.pt\" target=\"_blank\">gcci.esslei@ipleiria.pt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-theme-default-title\">Meeting with coordinators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your check-in at the International Office, you can meet with your course coordinator. In this meeting, you can confirm all the details of your academic activities (courses, content, schedules, and assessments) and, if you are an exchange student, review your pre-defined study plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-16 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/120A8293-Enhanced-NR-1280x1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89225\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-20 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-18 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/120A9029-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89224\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-19 wp-block-column\">\n<h3 class=\"is-style-theme-default-title\">Registration and academic information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find all the details about the process <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/study\/academic-services\/enrolment-and-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-title-text-color-color has-text-color\"><strong>If you are an exchange student <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you meet with the coordinator you should visit the <br>academic services, to complete your enrollment and pay<br>for academic insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know that the Student Support Centre (CAE) has an International Buddy Programme to support you at the beginning of your journey? + Info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-services\/student-support-center\/cae\/?force-lang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gbc-f246f9-b7\" class=\"wp-block-pt-ipleiria-ued-wp-theme-ipleiria-gutenbergblocks-container gbc gbc-view row-valign-top align-full\" style=\"background-color:#F3F3F3;margin-top:80px;margin-bottom:80px\"><div class=\"gbc-background-overlay gbc-background-overlay-normal\" style=\"opacity:0.3\"><\/div><div class=\"gbc-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:60px\"><div id=\"gbc-container-gbc-f246f9-b7\" class=\"inner-container container\">\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">Welcome guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"antes-da-chegada_3\">On Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-25 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-21 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sumario.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5001\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Classes and Calendars <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You can access all necessary academic information online including schedules, calendars, and assessment results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-22 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/email.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4999\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Email Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As an IPLeiria student, your email will be Username: n\u00famero_de_estudante@my.ipleiria.pt. Set it up at www.ipleiria.pt\/dsi or get support at suporte.dsi@ipleiria.pt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-23 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ead.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4998\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Moodle Platform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">All courses have a dedicated space on Moodle t\u00eam um espa\u00e7o no Moodle. Visit www.ead.ipleiria.pt to check if your professors have already posted any information or materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-24 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"79\" height=\"68\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wifi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5002\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">WI-FI <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You have free Wi-Fi in all IPLeiria schools, residences, cafeterias, and common areas. You can find setup instructions at www.ipleiria.pt\/dsi and request support suporte.dsi@ipleiria.pt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/academic-success\/students-online-workspace\/\">Learn more about online workspace<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">welcome guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"antes-da-chegada_4\">Your daily routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-28 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-26 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>From home to school<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To get around in Leiria, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilis.pt\/en\/home\/\">Mobilis buses.<\/a> You can also get around by bicycle through the U-Bike program. For travel within Portugal, you have the Rede de Expressos and Flexibus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-life\/u-bike\/\">Learn more about U-Bike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rede-expressos.pt\/pt\">Learn more about rede-expressos<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.flixbus.com\/\">Learn more about flixbus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-27 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/acolhimento-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89354\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-31 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-29 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/acolhimento-02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89355\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-30 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Where to save money on meals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use any of the 5 canteens and 8 bars across all campuses. If you purchase your meal ticket in advance, each meal will be cheaper. Podes consultar os pre\u00e7o e os menus online. You can check the prices and menus online. Head to a bar to pick up your tag for free, which will give you access to the dining service and the SIGA portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-life\/food-services\/\">Learn more about meals<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-34 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-32 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Telephone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a mobile phone, you can use roaming or buy a prepaid SIM card. You can also choose to sign a contract with a service provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtf.pt\/\">Learn more about wtf<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorn.net\/yorn.html\/\">Learn more about Yorn<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moche.pt\/\">Learn more about moche<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-33 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/acolhimento-03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89356\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-37 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-35 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/acolhimento-04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89357\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-36 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Electric Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> In Portugal, the electrical current is 220\/240V at 50Hz, and the outlets are type F and C. If you&#8217;re coming from a country that uses a different voltage or plug type, don&#8217;t forget to get a suitable adapter. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-40 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-38 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Currency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal is part of the EU  and uses the euro (\u20ac) as its currency. ATMs are widely available across the country and can be easily identified by the MB symbol. The daily withdrawal limit is \u20ac400, with a maximum of \u20ac200 per transaction. Credit and debit cards are accepted at many supermarkets, shops, and restaurants. The most commonly used credit cards are Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-39 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/acolhimento-06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89367\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">welcome guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"antes-da-chegada_5\">Discovering the Polytechnic University of Leiria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-44 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-41 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sucesso-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89341\" width=\"82\" height=\"71\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Supporting Your Success <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You can receive personal and social guidance, psychological support, and vocational counseling through the CAE- Student Support Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-services\/psychological-services\/\">Learn more about CAE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-42 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/atualizado-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89339\" width=\"82\" height=\"71\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Keep up to date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To find out which books and resources are available at any of the libraries, you don\u2019t need to leave home\u2014just check the online catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/sdoc\">Learn more about libraries<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-43 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89340\" width=\"82\" height=\"71\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learning Portuguese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/study\/more-education\/international-education\/?force-lang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portuguese courses<\/a> are available each semester at the Polytechnic University of Leiria. You can also join the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speak.social\/pt\">SPEAK Community <\/a>to connect with people from different nationalities and exchange language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn more about it at: plc@ipleiria.pt <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-48 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-45 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"79\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/desporto.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4969\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Keep in Shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Polytechnic University of Leiria holds the &#8220;Healthy Campus&#8221; certification, highlighting our commitment to physical activity for promoting overall well-being. We offer a range of sports activities categorized into leisure and competitive options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-life\/sport-and-fitness\/\">Learn more about sports activities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-46 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"79\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/medica.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4970\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Health Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Social Services provide the academic community with access to various health services at reduced costs, including general consultations, gynecology\/family planning, dentistry, sports medicine, occupational medicine, and ophthalmology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-services\/health-services\/\">Learn more about health services<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-47 wp-block-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"79\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/protocolos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24469\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\">Discounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As a student, you receive discounts at bookstores, restaurants, gyms, and many other services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/en\/live\/student-support\/discounts-and-benefits\/\">Learn more about discounts and benefits<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-theme-subtitle-inherit-color\">welcome guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-theme-title\" id=\"antes-da-chegada_6\">Unlock More Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-51 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-49 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Mentorship Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mentorship Program connects new students (mentees) with experienced students (mentors) who use their academic insights to offer support and guidance, helping ease their transition and adjustment to academic life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/opsa.ipleiria.pt\/eixos-estrategicos\/programa-de-mentoria\/\">Learn more about the mentorship program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-50 wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OPSA_Cor-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89131\" width=\"434\" height=\"292\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-54 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-52 wp-block-column\">\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipleiria.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/RUN-EU_RGB-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39792\" width=\"267\" height=\"153\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-53 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>RUN\u2011EU &#8211; Regional University Network \u2013 European University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RUN-EU is an alliance of seven European higher education institutions dedicated to creating a European University focused on sustainability, multiculturalism, and inclusion. 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