Master in Computer Science and Engineering

General characterization

Degree pre-requisites

Duration: 2 years

Credits: 120 ECTS

(a) 6 ECTS in courses chosen by the student on a list approved annually by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT, which includes the unity of all scientific areas of NOVA FCT.

Conditions of admittance

Admission rules:

The following can apply:

1. Holders of a 1st degree (licenciado or legal equivalent) in Computer Science or related areas, subject to curricular appreciation of the candidate;

2. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred after an organized 1st cycle of studies in Computer Science or related areas, in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process;

3. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree in Computer Science or related areas, that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the Scientific Council of the NOVA FCT;

4. Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Committee of the programme, as testifying the ability to carry out this programme.

Ranking:

• Area of degree and final classification;
• Academic and scientific curriculum;
• Professional curriculum;
• Possible interview

Evaluation rules

The evaluation of all UCs is continuous for all the components that integrate it, and it must be completed by the last day of the school term of the academic semester.

The continuous evaluation of a UC must include a minimum of three elements in the set of evaluation components, on dates adequately spaced throughout the period of classes.

All UCs with a theoretical-practical evaluation component must provide, in addition, a form of evaluation of this component by exam, to be carried out after the period of classes (Examination of Appeal).

All requirements and conditions related to the evaluation of the UC, namely the minimum weights and classifications, if any, of each component, as well as the Frequency conditions, are defined a priori and, mandatorily, published in the Discipline Form.

For each UC, combinations of three evaluation components are allowed: (i) Theoretical-practical evaluation; (ii) Laboratory or project evaluation; (iii) Summative assessment.

The final Dissertation (or Project) involves a public discussion with a Jury.

Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos (Licenciaturas, Mestrados Integrados e Mestrados.)

Structure