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Master’s in Geological Engineering

Synergies between geological sciences and the engineering of the future for a sustainable Earth.

Geological Engineering is a branch of Engineering that applies principles, concepts, and techniques from the Geological Sciences to solve engineering problems involving the Earth and its functioning as a geodynamic system.

The search for and exploration of natural resources, issues related to proper regional and urban planning, and the resolution and mitigation of resulting environmental problems are some of the core activities of the Geological Engineer.

The Master’s in Geological Engineering (MEG) aims to train specialists capable of applying engineering solutions — in both surface and underground interventions — involving rock masses, soils, groundwater, georesources, and waste. These solutions contribute to sustainable development and adaptation to climate change.

Impulso Mestre Scholarship

These scholarships, worth 450 euros, are available to all students from the School or other Higher Education Institutions who are applying for the first time to the first year of a Master’s programme at NOVA FCT and have a final undergraduate grade of 15 or higher.

Check the regulations (in Portuguese only)!

Why this Master's?

  • Teaching is based on hands-on theoretical-practical classes, with a strong laboratory component, as well as seminars and field trips. It provides students with the knowledge and tools necessary to address emerging problems resulting from human activity on the environment, within a framework of sustainability, quality, and safety.
  • The faculty includes professionals with highly diverse experience, not only in the areas of the master’s program — Geotechnics, Georesources, and Geoenvironment — but also in related fields such as Geology, Civil Engineering, and Occupational Safety. The program focuses on applied teaching and encourages contact with industry professionals through study visits, internships, and seminars.

Applications 2025/26

1st Phase: FEB. 3 to MAR. 22

2nd Phase: JUN. 2 to JUL. 18

Vacancies: 25

Duration: 2 year(120 ECTS)

Format: On-site/Daytime

Language: Portuguese

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Course Coordinator: José António de Almeida, meg.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic division: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

Targeted theoretical-practical learning with a strong focus on the areas of Geotechnics (characterization and geotechnical zoning, testing, risk analysis, ground improvement), Georesources (prospection, exploration), and Geoenvironment (characterization of contaminated sites, soil and groundwater remediation).

Curriculum

For whom

  • Holders of a bachelor’s degree (pre-Bologna or first cycle post-Bologna) in Geological Engineering, Geological and Mining Engineering, Georesources Engineering, Geoengineering, Geoenvironmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, related areas, or legal equivalent, with a minimum of 180 ECTS;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree with the designations referred to above, recognized as meeting the objectives of a bachelor’s degree. Approval by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT is required, following acceptance of the application by the Master’s Scientific Committee in Geological Engineering;
  • Candidates with an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the program’s Scientific Committee as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this study cycle.

Career opportunities

  • Consulting and design of geotechnical works;
  • Consulting and design of industrial contaminated site remediation projects;
  • Consulting and design of georesource management and planning, including digital modeling;
  • Technical supervision of civil construction works or environmental remediation projects;
  • Management of geological, geotechnical, or geoenvironmental risks;
  • Responsible for geophysical surveying campaigns, mechanical testing, field tests, and sampling (in the context of geotechnical, geochemical, or geoenvironmental studies);
  • Responsible for quality or safety on construction sites;
  • Management of geotechnical assets of infrastructures;
  • Research.

Testimonials

Mário Cândido

Mário Cândido

Mining Operations Director
Somincor - Sociedade Mineira de Neves Corvo, S.A.

"The location in a peaceful environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, a School with excellent facilities, and it being the course I wanted, made NOVA FCT my choice to pursue my master’s degree. It provided me with a solid foundation for both my professional and personal development. It allowed me to gain a clearer understanding of the job market. It was the opportunity to combine a passion (geology) with my future professional life. Currently, the career prospects for the program are clearly on the rise, as there is a shortage of professionals, both nationally and internationally, to meet this emerging job market."

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About the Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences (DCT) at NOVA FCT constitutes a graduate, postgraduate and research teaching unit, currently organized into 3 scientific areas: Geology, Geological Engineering and Agroindustry.

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