The Politécnico de Lisboa, or the Lisbon Polytechnic Institute, is located in Benfica, Lisbon and is a prestigious university known for its excellence in technology and engineering. The campus consists of eight buildings that house various departments and faculties covering a wide range of scientific fields with an emphasis on engineering, architecture and technology. The university also offers a wide range of student services including health services, libraries, career counseling and job placement assistance. In addition to providing quality education in the sciences, the university also offers courses on social sciences such as economics, law and political science which provides students with a broader perspective on their chosen field of study. With its excellent reputation for providing quality education to students from all over Portugal and beyond, Politécnico de Lisboa is one of the most respected universities in Europe.