The Master's Degree in Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering (MEMN) is a multidisciplinary programme offering training in three main areas: Electronics, Biotechnology and Energy, combining engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, management and entrepreneurship.
Over two years, the MEMN prepares students for the forefront of innovation, exploring applied science and disruptive technologies such as transparent and/or flexible (opto)electronics, (nano)biosensors, solar cells and photonics, in clean rooms and various laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for nano/micro-scale manufacturing and advanced characterisation of materials and devices.
With the support of centres of research excellence and various partnerships with institutions and companies around the world, graduates of the Master's in Micro and Nanotechnologies are qualified for careers in cutting-edge sectors with high employability, such as (micro/nano)electronics, automation, mobility, aerospace, health and sustainable energy.
Taught in Portuguese and English, the programme attracts students of various nationalities who wish to transform their careers.
Enrol and discover the potential of the infinitely small for the advancement of science and technology!
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.
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: 60
Duração: 2 years: 1st year (1S, 2S, 3S), 2nd year (1S e 2S)
Formato: In-person / Daytime
Idioma: Portuguese and/or English
Coordenador do curso: Manuel João de Moura Dias Mendes, memn.coordenador@fct.unl.pt
Divisão Académica: mestrados@fct.unl.pt
The Master's Degree in Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering is structured over two years, with a curriculum that emphasizes the practical component, including theoretical-practical sessions and laboratory work, supported by the excellence in research developed by the teaching staff integrated in the CENIMAT and CEMOP centres associated with the Department of Materials Science (DCM). These R&D centres are internationally recognised as leaders in various technological areas such as: Transparent, Flexible and Sustainable Electronics; Nanotechnologies applied to Medicine; Photonics for Photovoltaics; Nanomaterials and Smart Devices; among others.
The main objective is to train professionals to work in cutting-edge areas in the field of Materials Science and Micro/Nanotechnologies and their applications, with a focus on the fields of Electronics, Biotechnology and Energy, providing basic knowledge and unique experimental skills for the understanding and manipulation of materials and devices at the nano and microscopic scales, as well as cross-cutting skills in Entrepreneurship and Management for Innovation.
The programme's commitment to innovation places students at the forefront of science and technology, so that MEMN graduates are prepared to work in industries of international importance, with broad career prospects and maximum employability rates in sectors such as:
Technical Account Manager
Altium
“The excellent professors, with a passion for teaching, and cutting-edge technology in practical classes set this Master's degree apart from the rest. Students who graduate from this course are prepared for the world of work, not only with in-depth knowledge of technology, but also with the necessary soft skills.”
Phototonic IC Packaging Manager
PICadvanced
“NOVA FCT is one of the most prestigious schools in Portugal, offering a unique curriculum that is the result of the excellent work of its teachers and researchers. It is well located, with a magnificent campus, close to the beaches of Costa da Caparica and Lisbon. The Master's Degree in Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering provided me with skills that are highly sought after in the national and international job market.”
Analog Design Engineer
Synopsys, Inc.
“The Master's Degree in Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering offers comprehensive training ranging from solar energy to microelectronics, combining principles of engineering, physics, and materials science. The robust and practical curriculum allowed me to develop not only advanced technical knowledge, but also soft skills essential for the national and international market, such as interdisciplinary collaboration, problem solving, and effective communication. A course filled with an enriching experience that prepared me to contribute significantly in sectors of innovation, driving technology and sustainability.”
Design Specialist
PICadvanced, US LLC
“My training in Micro and Nanotechnologies opened the door to one of the most competitive and impactful fields in today's world: semiconductors. It was through this training that I had the opportunity to encounter the world of integrated photonics, which allowed me to work on some of the most relevant applications today, such as Fiber to the Home and Datacenter Switching technologies.”
Since its foundation, the programme has maintained various national and international collaborations with higher education institutions, state institutes, research centres, and companies. These partnerships allow students to carry out dissertation projects in different academic or business environments, connecting university education with practical applications and networking opportunities, which contributes to a high employability rate in the global market.
Valor da Propina - Estudantes nacionais: 1250€ / year
Valor da Propina - Estudantes internacionais: 7000€ / year
MASTER'S PROGRAMME ACCEPTANCE FEE:
Accepted candidates must pay (within a maximum of 7 consecutive days from the date of placement) a non-refundable fee of 100 euros, which will be deducted from the total tuition fee after enrolment.
Failure to pay within this period will result in the automatic exclusion of the applicant. No exceptions or late payments will be considered. Any payment made after the deadline will not be refunded, and the applicant will remain excluded.
A Universidade NOVA de Lisboa reforça o seu compromisso com a equidade no ensino superior, através da atribuição de bolsas que promovem a inclusão e a igualdade de oportunidades.
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The Department of Materials Science (DCM) of NOVA FCT has unique laboratory infrastructures in Portugal, internationally recognized, which, together with the excellent teaching for which we strive, have allowed us to train Materials Engineers with high scientific and technical quality.
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