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The Internationalization Strategy of the Polytechnic Higher Education Sector in Portugal

In this communication it is presented the internationalization strategy that is being implemented at the Polytechnic Higher Education Sector in Portugal, with the purpose of its disclosure, of sharing experiences and also of questioning before distinct realities that exist in other countries. This strategy is framed by a national internationalization strategy, recently made public through an official document entitled "A strategy for the internationalization of the Portuguese higher education system – statement of reasons and recommendations", as well as in recent legislation in which a growing importance of higher education internationalization in Portugal is evident, particularly through the publication of the International Student Statute. A brief characterization of the Polytechnic Higher Education Sector in Portugal is also presented.

Author(s):

Armando Pires    
CCISP
Portugal