The Cespu

Innovation and commitment in Health education

For 40 years, training qualified professionals and building bridges to expand learning, enabling our students to continue expanding their scope of practice nationally and internationally.

"CESPU is committed to training Health professionals who, in addition to possessing high technical competencies, exemplify exemplary ethical behavior."

Prof. Dr. António Manuel de Almeida Dias

President of CESPU

The institution

CESPU is a private, non-profit institution that administratively oversees two private and cooperative higher education establishments:

  • University Institute of Health Sciences,

  • Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North, which includes:

    • The School of Health of Vale do Ave, headquartered in Vila Nova de Famalicão,

    • The School of Health Technologies of Tâmega e Sousa, headquartered in Gandra, Paredes,

    • The School of Nursing of Tâmega e Sousa, headquartered in Penafiel.

CESPU was established on 27/08/1982, with the objectives of creating higher education institutions, both university and polytechnic, and promoting scientific research and its university extension.

Originally headquartered at Rua São Roque da Lameira, 439, in Porto, it moved its facilities to Gandra – Paredes in 1995, where it remains today. It began operations with one educational institution, the Porto Institute of Dental Sciences, offering only one course, a degree in Dentistry. Gradually, it expanded its range of courses, leading to a change in its name in 1993 to the Institute of Health Sciences of the North.

As the interest and demand for technical professionals in the health sector grew, CESPU laid the necessary foundations for the creation of two Polytechnic Higher Education Schools, which began operations in the 1997/98 academic year.

Later, during the 1999/2000 academic year, the Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North was established, an entity that began overseeing the two existing higher education schools of health. In addition to its wealth of Human Resources, CESPU possesses a significant patrimony of equipment and facilities for the various teaching areas.

Mission

For 40 years, we have been training qualified professionals and building bridges to expand learning, enabling our students to continue expanding their scope of practice nationally and internationally.

Vision

We strive to be one of the leading institutions in private health sciences education. To achieve this, we carry out our activities focused on a policy of quality and rigor, offering students and faculty cutting-edge technology and modern infrastructure.

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Values

We operate under the pillars of ethics and integrity, with competence, effectiveness, and efficiency. Driven by and supporting creativity and innovation, we never leave recognition behind. We always prioritize transparency and responsibility, fostering teamwork and valuing people with social responsibility.

Most innovative Portuguese educational institution in the SCImago ranking

We are ranked 1st overall in the University Innovation Ranking according to the SCImago Ranking, for two consecutive years, providing our students with a cutting-edge space to build innovation in the health sector.

Arrival in Brazil

The CESPU Europa Faculty, located in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, is an educational unit that provides students with the latest in technology, innovation, and global networking. The project will allow our students, during their course, to participate in an exchange program at our headquarters in Portugal.

Additionally, upon completing the course, students can choose to validate their Brazilian diploma by pursuing complementary training to obtain a Portuguese degree, recognized throughout the European community.

CESPU EUROPA FACULTY BRAZIL
Accreditation Ordinance No. 805, dated October 21, 2022.
Published in the Official Gazette of the Union No. 202, on October 24, 2022.

What Sets Us Apart

International Mobility

Opportunity to enrich your experience through an exchange program between our campuses in Europe, sharing technical and cultural knowledge.

Specialized Laboratories

Our laboratories are equipped to provide the best practical experience, positively contributing to the development of students.

Innovation Recognized in Portugal

We are ranked 1st overall in the University Innovation Ranking according to the SCImago Ranking, for two consecutive years.

International Network of Professionals

Our faculty includes professionals trained under the European educational standard, allowing students to gain a more globalized learning experience.

Real-World Practice Environments

In addition to theoretical training, we have spaces designed to simulate the routine of the future workplace, providing a more comprehensive learning experience.

Excellence in Teaching

Highly qualified faculty using effective teaching methodologies, supported by technological environments to enhance learning with quality excellence.

Infrastructure