Computer Science Engineering is a branch of engineering focused on the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions based on software and hardware to solve complex problems across various fields. Computer Science Engineering studies the principles, techniques, and mechanisms necessary to design efficient and innovative computational systems.
Computer Science is vital to modern society, with the skills of Computer Engineers being essential in all companies and organizations involved in the development of services, systems, and products, particularly those operating in the field of Information Technology. Using advanced skills in artificial intelligence, software engineering, distributed systems, machine learning, cloud computing, digital media, security, among others, our engineers drive innovation in diverse areas such as Digital Transformation, Public Health and Personalized Medicine, Digital Agriculture, the Automotive Industry, Cybersecurity, and Privacy.
The Master’s in Computer Science and Engineering gives you the opportunity to be at the forefront of the technological revolution and to design and implement innovative technological solutions that boost productivity, efficiency, and progress across various sectors — from industry to services — promoting a more connected and advanced societ
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.
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Applications 2025/26
1st Phase: FEV. 3 to MAR. 22
2nd Phase: JUN. 2 to JUL. 18
Vacancies: 170
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Format: On-site, Daytime
Language: English
Course Coordinator: Nuno Preguiça, mei.coordenador@fct.unl.pt
Academic division: mestrados@fct.unl.pt
The Master’s in Computer Science and Engineering is supported by the excellent research conducted at the Department of Computer Engineering and the NOVALINCS Research Center.
The faculty associated with this Master’s program has extensive experience and innovative capacity, combining teaching with advanced research across various areas of Computer Engineering, and is involved in developing innovative solutions in many societal contexts.
Tuition fee - Portuguese students: 1250 € / year
Tuition fee - Foreign students: 7000 € / year
MASTER’S ACCEPTANCE FEE (in Portuguese only):
Accepted candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of 100 euros within seven consecutive days from the date of placement. This fee will be deducted from the total tuition fee upon enrollment.
Failure to pay within this deadline will result in the candidate’s automatic exclusion. No exceptions or late payments will be accepted. Any payment made after the deadline will not be refunded, and the candidate will remain excluded.
The NOVA University Lisbon reinforces its commitment to equity in higher education by awarding scholarships that promote inclusion and equal opportunities.
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The Department of Computer Science is a pioneering institution in higher education and scientific research in Computer Science in Portugal, having trained thousands of Computer Science Engineers. Many of our faculty members have contributed to the development of Computer Science in the country, including the first national connection to the Internet, training the first PhDs, and establishing Portugal's reputation in research and innovation in Computer Science.
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