School of Technology and Management of Portalegre

The School of Technology and Management (ESTG) is an organic unit of the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (IPVC), which was created in 1985 by Government Decree No. 46/85 / of November 22, to respond to the needs of the job market. It is situated in a unique landscape, next to the North beach, overlooking Monte de Santa Luzia, in the small town of Viana do Castelo. This institution, besides being a center of formation of superior level, values ​​the relations with the surrounding environment, mainly in economic and social level, interacting with the community. It also shares its potential with the activities that the community develops and are in the interest of the school, thus participating in its development. It is also a center of scientific and technological training that prepares qualified professionals in the field of technology and management and the underlying sciences and techniques: it contributes to the insertion of its students in the professional life; Disseminates its activities and provides services within the scope of its competencies; Supports regional research and development; Conducts courses of short duration, creditable with certificates or appropriate diplomas; Participates in the organization or cooperation in activities of educational, cultural and technical extension and supports the accomplishment of applied research works by its teachers and of experimental development and bets on the initial, recurrent and update training and the vertical and horizontal reconversion of technicians.