Undergraduate Programme in Environmental Engineering

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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Innovation driving sustainable efficiency.

The sustainability of the Planet requires skilled professionals to address the challenges posed by climate change, water and energy scarcity, and biodiversity protection. At NOVA FCT, Undergraduate Programme in Environmental Engineering equips engineers to develop innovative solutions that balance human progress with the Planet's sustainability.

With over 40 years of pioneering experience, this programme combines engineering, science, and technology, focusing on areas such as water resource management, ecosystem restoration, and the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. It fosters the development of essential scientific and practical skills for a market undergoing profound ecological transformation.

Candidaturas 2026/27

Vagas: 50

Provas específicas:

One of the following groups:

02 Biology and Geology + 19 Mathematics A or

07 Physics and Chemistry + 19 Mathematics A

Consulte aqui as condições de ingresso

Coordenador do curso:

Pedro Santos Coelho

lea.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Porquê esta Licenciatura?

  • Experienced and Renowned Faculty – a pioneering course in environmental engineering, taught by highly qualified faculty with extensive scientific, technological, and practical expertise.
  • Real Impact on the Planet’s Future – Gain the skills needed to contribute directly to global sustainability, tackling challenges such as climate change, natural resource management, and the transition to circular economy.
  • Preparation for a Changing Job Market – The ecological transition and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are driving increased demand for skilled environmental engineers to lead sustainable solutions.
  • Integration of Multidisciplinary Knowledge – A comprehensive education that combines natural, social, and technological sciences, fostering a systemic and innovative approach to environmental challenges.
  • Proximity to the Job Market – Strong connections with companies and national and international organisations involved in pioneering projects, ensuring a smooth transition to the workforce.

Programa

The Undergraduate Programme in Environmental Engineering is structured to promote strong interdisciplinarity across various fields, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computing, as well as natural sciences such as biology and ecology, and social sciences. It addresses technological, ecological, economic, and social issues.

Plano curricular

Saídas Profissionais

  • Consultancy Firms – Activities related to environmental and sustainability issues.
  • Auditing Firms – Focus on compliance assessment and environmental improvement.
  • Service and Utilities Companies – Work in key sectors such as water resource management, waste management, and energy.
  • Industry – Application of technological solutions in industrial processes to mitigate environmental impacts.
  • Public Organisations – Municipalities, regional and national government structures.
  • International Organisations
  • European Commission
  • European Environment Agency
  • Other European and global organisations related to sustainability.

Sobre o Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (DCEA), established in 1976, was a pioneer in the teaching of Environmental Engineering. It integrates fundamental skills from various scientific fields with new environmental and digital technologies, embracing interdisciplinarity and sustainability as core pillars.

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