History: The Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) is a public institution of higher education established in 1994 with headquarters in Barcelos and consists of two schools: the School of Management and School of Technology.
- Website: https://www.ipca.pt
- E-mail: geral@ipca.pt
- General Telephone: +351 253802190
- Address: Avenida Dr. Sidónio Country 222 (BARCELOS)
- Date of foundation: 1994
