Master's in Robotics Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

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Master's in Robotics Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

The future of industrial automation.

The MSc in Robotics Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (MeRSIM) offers innovative training in intelligent manufacturing and autonomous robotic systems, with a program recognized at national and international level. It aims to fill gaps in the training of professionals for the factories of the future, with a focus on autonomous robots, collaborative solutions and distributed manufacturing systems.

Aimed at students with diverse backgrounds, MeRSIM provides an advanced and flexible education in Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems.  This master's degree aims to intensify research, development and knowledge and technology transfer relationships with companies and other entities and contribute to the promotion of science dissemination initiatives.

Bolsa de Estudo "Impulso Mestre"

Esta bolsa, no valor de 450 euros, está disponível a todos os estudantes que:
a) Estejam matriculados, pela primeira vez, no primeiro ano de um segundo ciclo de estudos (mestrado) da NOVA FCT;
b) Tenham concluído a licenciatura com uma classificação final igual ou superior a 15 valores;
c) Tenham concluído a licenciatura numa instituição de ensino superior nacional ou de um Estado-Membro da União Europeia.

Nota: Apenas são elegíveis os candidatos cuja edição do curso decorra na NOVA FCT

Os resultados serão divulgados em novembro de 2026.

Condições de acesso

Porquê este mestrado?

  • This master's degree provides students with close contact with new methodologies, tools or technologies for the development of robotic solutions and/or intelligent manufacturing systems; 
  • Master's students carry out experimental work using solid theoretical foundations, allowing them to realize innovative ideas and carry out meaningful research while respecting the requirements imposed by the standards of quality, integrity and corporate and academic responsibility;
  • NOVA's MeRSIM engineers combine skills in the field of fundamental scientific knowledge with advanced technological skills, which makes it possible for them to easily adapt to the rapid evolution of processes and new market demands. These skills provide professionals with a continuous adaptation to the challenges posed by technological innovation and are therefore a contribution to a successful career.

Candidaturas 2026/27

1.ª Fase: February 4 to March 27, 2026

2.ª Fase: June 1 to July 17, 2026

3.ª Fase: August 19 to September 4, 2026

Fase única para estudantes internacionais: February 4 to March 27, 2026

Vagas: 30

TENS DÚVIDAS?

Coordenador do curso: José Barata Oliveira, mersim.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Divisão Académica: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

Quero candidatar-me:

Programa

 

Para quem

  • To apply to the Master's Degree in Robotics Engineering and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, students should have a 1st cycle in the areas of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related areas;
  • Applicants with similar backgrounds will be evaluated based on their CV and work experience;
  • All candidates will have to be approved by the scientific committee, and may be subject to an interview, in order to assess their preparation and motivation for the Master's course.

Saídas profissionais

  • Companies in the field of industrial robotics: design and installation of manufacturing production lines (e.g. automobile); software development for product quality control; programming of logic controllers; robot programming in a 3D environment, intelligent process optimization systems;
  • Mobile robotics companies: Autonomous Land, Air and Maritime Systems applied to different areas (industry, agriculture, sea, …);
  • Service Companies: development of intelligent software for decision support, data science, programming, among others;
  • Empresas de consultoria, banca/finanças.

Sobre o 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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