Undergraduate Programme in Materials Engineering

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Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering

Shaping the future through discovery and innovation

Approximately 70% of all technological innovations are directly or indirectly linked to materials, spanning applications in electronics, biotechnology, and energy. Cars, airplanes, computers, televisions, mobile phones, sports equipment, biomedical devices (such as artificial valves and prostheses), among others, rely on the development of materials and manufacturing processes to achieve the required properties and functionalities.

Applications 2026/27

Vacancies: Information available soon

Specific exams:

07 Physics and Chemistry + 19 Mathematics A

Check the admission requirements here

Course coordinator:

Margarida Rolim Lima

lemat.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

  • Multidisciplinary and hands-on training, enabling work across diverse fields
  • Ability to create innovative solutions and contribute to sustainability
  • Above-average employability with international opportunities

Program

A comprehensive program that delves into the diverse facets of Materials Engineering, emphasizing a strong laboratory component.

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

  • Industry: Pharmaceutical and Food Industries, Biotechnology, Toxicology, Environmental Control, and Diagnostic Media Technology.
  • Healthcare: Chemical-biological analysis laboratories, toxicological analysis.
  • Research: Fundamental and Applied Research Centres in Life Sciences, Health, Biotechnology, and related fields.
  • Teaching: Higher Education, Polytechnic, and Secondary Education.

About the Department of Materials Science

The Department of Materials Science (DCM) of NOVA FCT has unique laboratory infrastructures in Portugal, internationally recognized, which, together with the excellent teaching for which we strive, have allowed us to train Materials Engineers with high scientific and technical quality.

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