Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Technological innovation through the development of new products, services, and processes.

In line with current trends in Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEEC) provides solid and extensive training in key areas that support modern society, including Electronics and Micro/Nanoelectronics, Computer Engineering, Information Technologies, Telecommunications, Robotics, Energy, Systems, and Industrial Control.

"Impulso Mestre 2026" Scholarship

These scholarships, worth 450 euros, are available to all students who:
a) Are applying, for the first time to the first year of a Master’s degree at NOVA FCT;
b) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree with a final grade equal to or higher than 15 (out of 20);
c) Have completed their Bachelor’s degree at a higher education institution in Portugal or in another Member State of the European Union.

Note: Only candidates whose course edition takes place at NOVA FCT are eligible.

The results will be announced in November 2026.

Check the regulations (in Portuguese only)!

Why this Master's?

  • This Master's program provides a high level of knowledge, understanding, and skills in analysis, specification, design, and implementation of products and services within the scientific field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • The ubiquitous presence of electrical and computer engineering in nearly all human activities and systems ensures a broad of employment opportunities, and a promising and successful professional career.
  • Students will gain a strong foundation in advanced concepts such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, digital signal processing, electronic integrated circuit design, next-generation communications, Industry 4.0, microcontroller programming for critical applications, energy management, including renewable energy sources, systems control.
  • The program emphasizes the development of practical skills to address complex electrical engineering challenges, enhancing student’s analytical capabilities by employing advanced methods, simulation tools, and interpreting data from diverse sources.

Applications 2026/27

1st Phase: February 4 to March 27, 2026

2nd Phase: June 1 to July 17, 2026

3rd Phase: August 19 to September 4, 2026

Single application phase for international students: February 4 to March 27, 2026

Vacancies: 170

Duration: 2 year (120 ECTCS)

Format: In-Person / Daytime

Language: Portuguese and/or English

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Course Coordinator: João Pedro Abreu de Oliveira, meec.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic division: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

Promoting an optimized combination between practice and theoretical foundations, reflecting the new paradigms of teaching and learning in higher education, the Master's program in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEEC) at NOVA FCT is commited to a methodology that ensures the underlying technological concepts are understood through application and development of projects that reflect real-world use cases. The curriculum units have a strong practical orientation (hardware and/or software, “hands-on”), exposing and motivating students to the resolution of complex electrical engineering problems, with a multidisciplinary perspective, while reinforcing teamwork organization and management.

The student has the flexibiliby to taylor its education program by selecting two out of six area of specialization, namely: Control and Decision, Digital Systems, Electronics, Energy, Digital Systems, Telecomunications and Robotics and Manufacturing.

Curriculum

For whom

  • Holders of a Bachelor's degree (BsC) or legal equivalent in the fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering or similar;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree in Electrical and Computer Enginnering or similar, awarded after a first cycle of studies in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this process.
  • Holders of a foreign higher education degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or similar that is recognized as satisfying the objectives of the degree by the NOVA FCT Scientific Council;
  • Candidates will be evaluated based on their academic curriculum and professional experience. All candidates must be approved by the scientific committee and may be subject to an interview to assess their preparation and motivation for the Master's program.

Career opportunities

The ubiquitous presence of electrical and computer engineering in nearly all human activities and systems ensures a broad of employment opportunities, including roles such as:

  • Researcher
  • Hardware and/or Software Development Engineer
  • System engineering
  • Operations Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Technical Sales Specialist
  • Consultant
  • Entrepreneur

 

In various industries, such as:

  • Automation and mobile robotics companies
  • Automotive companies
  • Aeropsace companies
  • Energy sector companies
  • Software houses
  • Telecommunications, IT, and cybersecurity companies
  • Design of electronic systems and circuits, including CHIP design
  • Service-oriented businesses: consulting, programming, banking/finance

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Founded in 1993, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC) is a teaching and research unit of NOVA FCT dedicated to advancement, research, quality education, and providing the community with specialized services in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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