Mestrado em Engenharia Informática

Ensino

Master's in Computer Science and Engineering

Program the Future

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

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?

  • Offers comprehensive training through consolidation courses in various areas, combined with specialized training focused on one or two specific fields;
  • Provides courses that combine enduring theoretical foundations with knowledge of current technologies, together with a strong practical component (through assignments and projects);
  • Provides a flexible path within the broad field of Computer Science Engineering;
  • Allows the option to undertake a Scientific Thesis in an academic or business environment, or an Engineering Project in a business environment.

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: 170

Duração: 2 years (120 ECTS)

Formato: On-site, Daytime

Idioma: English

TENS DÚVIDAS?

Coordenador do curso: Nuno Preguiça, mei.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Divisão Académica: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

Quero candidatar-me:

Programa

The course is structured to achieve the following objectives: to provide a specialised core education in one area of Informatics, complemented by training in a second area; and to ensure a breadth of knowledge in Informatics that goes beyond the areas of specialisation.

To achieve the first objective, the course follows a model that combines specialisations and secondary concentrations.

A specialisation (36 ECTS, 30% of the course) provides in-depth knowledge in a broad area of Informatics. To obtain a specialisation, a student must complete two core, mandatory course units and four specialisation course units (electives chosen from a set of seven course units).

 

Para quem

  • Holders of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent in Computer Science and Engineering or a related program, subject to curricular evaluation;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree awarded after completing a first cycle of studies organized in Computer  Science and Engineering or a related program, according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a participating country;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree in Computer Science and Engineering or a related program recognized by the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Science and Technology as meeting the objectives of a bachelor’s degree;
  • Candidates with an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Council of the NOVA FCT as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this study cycle.

Saídas profissionais

  • Software Development Companies;
  • Start-ups and Technology Companies;
  • Consulting Firms;
  • Technology Companies in the Telecommunications, Banking, Automotive, Aerospace, Medicine, and Agriculture sectors;
  • Government;
  • IT and Research & Development (R&D) Departments of companies in various sectors;
  • Research Laboratories.

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Sobre o Department of Computer Science

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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