5 Reasons to Study at CESPU

Are you interested in the health sector and everything associated with it? Do you dream of studying in a place where the theory is valued just as much as the practical? Then you are in the right place, and that place is called CESPU.

If you've never heard of CESPU, then you should keep reading, because it could be your chance to boost your student life and your professional future. Its name is an acronym of Co-operative of Higher Polytechnic and University Education, a private institution that manages 3 institutions on the outskirts of Porto:

1. Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde (Superior Institute of Health Science) - IUCS (in Gandra)
2. Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Sousa (Sousa Valley Health School) - ESSVS (in Gandra and Penafiel)
3. Escola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave (Vale do Ave Health School) - ESSVA (in Famalicão)

There are many reasons why you should pursue this type of training in Portugal, so here are 5 reasons that could convince you, what do you reckon?

1. Its focus is practical training

Its academic programmes include University college courses, Polytechnic courses and Postgraduate courses, with the focus of learning by doing. There are four types of courses:

• UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
• MASTERS COURSES
• DOCTORATE COURSES
• SPECIALIST COURSES

Among the specialties are Biomedical Science Laboratories, Nursing, Podiatry, Odontology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Dental Hygiene, Biochemistry, Nutritional Science, Psychology, Clinical Analysis and many more, surely one of these is the right one for you!

All the campuses emphasise the quantity and quality of facilities and installations, where students can dedicate themselves to investigation and high-level development activities. What's more, students can learn in an authentic work environment and put into practice what they study in university clinics, laboratories and simulation classes.

2. Quality-Price Relation

Enrolment fee. Being a private high quality institution, CESPU guarantees competitive prices. What's more, they offer their students the possibility of paying for their course in 12 monthly instalments or in one payment. With undergraduate and master courses, the total price exceeds 3000 euros, reaching up to 6900 euros. However, the monthly fee is on average around 300 euros, depending on the course you choose. Fantastic, right? On their official website you can find all the useful relevant information you'll need.

Cost of living in the outskirts of Porto. Your location is synonymous with peacefulness, low cost of living and Portuguese culture for miles around. In this area you can see both a top university environment during the week, where you can enjoy unique growth opportunities, as well as an optimal starting point for those who want to head towards the wonderful city of Porto during the weekends. Porto is cheaper than 91% of the rest of the cities of Western Europe. To give you an idea, the price of a room in a shared flat is around 200 euros a month, and if you want to eat out, fish with vegetables, wine and coffee can cost as little as 10 euros.

3. Proximity to the city of Porto

Gandra, Penafiel and Famalicão are only 25-30 minutes by car from one of the most visited European capitals. There is where you'll find the perfect balance between studies and the liveliness of Porto, which is never in short supply and always delightful. What's better than living in a peaceful place and being able to go to the busiest city on the weekends? Porto is a charming city, with a special atmosphere, next to the beach with marvellous typical Portuguese buildings. Restaurants with cheap seafood, bars for younger people and surfing schools for whoever dares: the perfect city to live the life of a student abroad!

And there's more, if you have a car you could visit all the northern zone, famous for its enchanting landscapes, The Miradouros overlooking Douro; or in the case of Famalicão, a short trip to the neighbouring Braga, also impressive for its beauty, will suffice.

4. The experience of living abroad

If you study at CESPU, you won't just acquire competencies that will make you stand out, but you'll also have the opportunity of living abroad: learning a new language, meeting people with different cultures, experiencing a new independence away from home.

5. Prestigious school with a global and international reputation

And lastly, the most important reason. If you're still not sure about studying at CESPU, you only have to take a look at the academic programmes, you're sure to find the answer! What's more, all professionals that work with the institution are highly qualified, quality and high standards are their motto!

The practical training and their great location aren't the only advantages of this school, they also emphasise their internationalisation strategy. What does this mean? CESPU doesn't just have schools in Portugal, they also manage the health sector of a private university in Marrakesh, they direct projects in Angola and are just about to open a school in Brazil, among many other plans. Also, they are a magnet for foreign students, who represent 55% of all the students of IUCS and 30% of the North Polytechnic Institute of Health.

CESPU isn't just a school, it is a cutting-edge educational project that wants to develop itself alongside its students, and it's been achieving this for 38 years. Well? What are you waiting for? Sign up for one of their CESPU courses now!

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