Vice-President: Prof. Doctor Maria Paula Martins de Oliveira Carvalho

Vice-President: Eng. Pedro Rodrigues

Administrador: Dr. Mário Luís Guerra de Sequeira e Cunha

Assembly of the Polytechnic of Viseu

President

General Council

Administrative Council

- Planning and Management;

- Culture, Information and External Relations;

- Administrative Services;

- Juridical Services;

- Technical Services;

- Documentation Services ;

- Informatics.

The Social Action Services are responsible, at the highest level, for the Welfare management within the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, covering the organization of support actions for the students, such as:

- meals (refectories and cafeterias);

- scholarships;

- accommodation;

- health services;

- sports and cultural activities;

- loans;

- books and scholastic materials.

The Polytechnic of Viseu has two refectories and several cafeterias in all Schools, offering all kinds of meals and light meals at very affordable prices.

Three student halls of residence are currently available. They include 52 single rooms, 132 double rooms and 4 rooms for students with disabilities, having a total capacity for 320 residents. All rooms are fully equipped, including telephone, T.V. antenna, and the possibility of computer installation. There are living and study rooms, with T.V. sets, computers and several games.

The following list includes the students who can benefit from the Welfare Services:

- Portuguese students registered in higher education institutions;

- Students from EU State Members;

- Students coming from partner countries (which, under equal circumstances, ensure the same conditions for Portuguese students).

 Student Residences Internal Regulation

Each school of the Polytechnic of Viseu has a library/documentation centre and several computer rooms. Foreign students studying at the Polytechnic of Viseu shall request a password for free internet access.

Tel: +351 232 419035

Fax: +352 232 419034

Timetable: 09.00h-19.00h (closed on Saturdays and Sundays).

Tel : +351 232 480 513

Fax: +351 232 480 639 / 424 651

Timetable: 09.00h-20.00h (school time, from Monday to Friday); 09.00h-12.30h and 14.00h-17.30h (academic holidays).

Tel : +351 232 480 513

Fax: +351 232 480 639 / 424 651

Timetable: from Monday to Friday - 9.00h -12.30h and 14.00h-17.30h.

Tel: + 351 232 483 280

Fax: +351 232 483 343

Timetable: 08.30h-18.45h, from Monday to Friday.

Tel: + 351 254 615477

Fax: +351 254 613029

Timetable: 09.00h-12.30h and 14.00h-20.00h, from Monday to Friday.

The Polytechnic Campus has the following sports facilities:

• Soccer field
• Tennis court
• Multisports field
• Minigolf

All students interested in using the abovementioned facilities shall make a reservation at the School of Technology.

Each school of the Polytechnic of Viseu has a student union. These unions promote several activities in the areas of science (conferences, meetings, etc.), culture, leisure and sports, including the celebration of academic traditions, such as the freshman welcome week.

There are also student musical groups – "Tunas" – which are part of the Portuguese academic tradition, as well as a theatre company – ‘Teatro da Academia’.