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Institute for Higher Education, IP.
The Institute for Higher Education, IP (IES, IP) is the public body responsible for coordinating and implementing public policies in the field of higher education, resulting from the aggregation of competences previously ensured by different entities, with the aim of promoting greater efficiency, articulation and proximity to the higher education system.
Previous Organisms
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What has changed?
The IES, IP is the result of a reorganization process within the Public Administration, which brought together in a single body competences previously ensured by different entities, promoting greater coordination, efficiency and coherence in the State's actions in the field of higher education.
Areas of expertise
Student Support in Higher Education
Management and monitoring of student support measures, including scholarships, social support and measures to promote equity, and support for accommodation support measures in higher education.
Internationalization of Education and Training
Supporting the internationalization of institutions through partnerships, networks, external promotion, and strengthening international attractiveness.
Management of the Erasmus+ and Europass Program
Management and implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme in the fields of education and training, including mobility, scholarships, partnerships and national coordination of the Europass Initiative.
Documents and Legislation
Access the main documents outlining the creation, organization, and operation of IES, IP.
Notices and News
IES participates in European meeting on Democratic Participation
The Institute for Higher Education (IES) participated in the third meeting of the National Agencies Participation Network (NAs Participation Network), which took place between May 26 and 28, 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia. The meeting brought together contact points for the participation of the National Agencies of the Erasmus+ program and the Body […]
ESN Portugal hosted a “Youth Policy Hackathon” to discuss the future of European youth policies.
On June 5th, ESN Portugal organized the “Youth Policy Hackathon”, bringing together young people at the Lisbon Youth Center with the aim of reflecting on and developing proposals for the future of European policies directed at youth. Integrated into the celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the European Communities, the event included […]
Portugal at NAFSA 2026: Portuguese Higher Education on the International Stage
The Study & Research in Portugal initiative was present at the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo, one of the most important global conferences on international education, bringing together 20 Portuguese higher education institutions in a joint effort to internationalize, promote research, and create new academic partnerships. The Portuguese participation was coordinated by IES – Instituto […]