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Master's in Civil Engineering

A comprehensive profession for building a sustainable future.

This master's degree qualifies its students to plan, design, construct, rehabilitate, manage or audit public and private constructions, such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, foundations, roads, railways, ports, airports, dams and other hydraulic works, or intervene in areas such as land use, civil protection and the development of construction products.

The Master in Civil Engineering from NOVA FCT will be prepared to respond to current challenges in the building an environment that is intended to be safe, comfortable, durable and sustainable, in line with the United Nations sustainable development goals.

The Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at NOVA FCT provides integrated training for the exercise of a profession as comprehensive as Civil Engineering.

Why this Master's?

  • Flexible curricular structure;
  • The student can opt for personalized training or a specialization in construction, structures or geotechnics. The specialist content presents a rigorous and up-to-date approach, contributing to successful integration into the job market;
  • High demand for professionals in the sector.

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: 50

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)

Format: In-person / Daytime

Language: Portuguese

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Course Coordinator: António Manuel Pinho Ramos, mec.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic division: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

The Master's Degree in Civil Engineering has a flexible curricular structure. The student can opt for personalized training or a specialization in construction, structures or geotechnics.

The specialist content presents a rigorous and up-to-date approach so that the student can acquire the skills that will allow him/her to successfully enter the job market. In addition to the strong basic training in the area of ​​Civil Engineering, it includes complementary transversal training (entrepreneurship and soft skills) that allows you to expand your skills in the area of ​​specialty and also develop personal skills in terms of autonomy, ethics and communication, which are widely valued by employers.

 

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For whom

  • Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent, in the same scientific area;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process, in the same scientific area;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as satisfying the objectives of the bachelor's degree by the scientific council of NOVA FCT, in the same scientific area;
  • Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum, which is recognized as attesting to the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Council of the Department of Civil Engineering.

Career opportunities

  • Design and consultancy ocompanies (for buildings and bridges, hydraulic works, transport infrastructure and communication routes, or heritage rehabilitation);
  • Construction and materials production companies;
  • Management and inspection offices; and in central, regional and local administration.

Testimonials

Romeu Reguengo

Romeu Reguengo

Administrator at Concremat - Concrete Solutions

"My professional life is shaped daily by the various experiences I had during the Civil Engineering course at NOVA FCT and the technical knowledge I gained. All my professional performance has only been possible thanks to the foundations acquired during the course and the relationship with the teaching staff."

David Lucas

David Lucas

Planning Engineer at GRE - Gauff Rail Engineering GmbH & Co. KG

"The experience at NOVA FCT and the quality of teaching and training were two key reasons for choosing this Faculty. The Master's programme complemented my knowledge in a solid and diverse way, enabling me to develop practical tools to solve engineering problems. The high standards and rigour I absorbed were extremely important in shaping me as a professional."

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About the Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering (DEC) was established in 1996 and currently offers a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (1st cycle), three Master's degrees (2nd cycle) and several training and postgraduate courses in the fields of Sustainable Construction and Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation of Railway Infrastructure.

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