Master in Environmental Engineering
Education objectives
The MSc on Environmental Engineering aims to train the next generation of professionals who will lead the way to a clean environment and economy, considering the ecological, social, economic and technological aspects. The program offers an education based on a systemic approach, to train problem-solving analytical skills, to develop innovation as a process for economic and social valorization, and to promote stakeholders’ participation as a key tool for decision-making. The interdisciplinary nature of the program, crossing natural sciences, engineering tools and social methods, provides the professionals with a unique profile to deal with complex systems, and to enjoy opportunities in different professional contexts.
Students may specialize on Environmental Systems Engineering (environmental monitoring, modeling and management, clean tech, eco-design, ecosystem services), or Sanitary Engineering (water resources, sanitation, waste management and treatment). Environmental engineers from NOVA FCT are an asset for any organization, as they are able to create value for the market and society. This justifies the current high level of employment of our graduates in many countries worldwide.
Career opportunities
Environmental engineers may work in very different contexts, public or private organizations, at national or international level: companies large and small, industry, government, public agencies, consultancy firms, city councils, non-profit organizations. NOVA FCT alumni include: Lead at Amazon Sustainability Initiative, Environmental Program Manager at Google, Head of Earth Observation Services at the European Maritime Safety Agency, to name a few.
General characterization
DGES code
1066
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestre
Access to other programs
Access to a 3rd cycle
Coordinator
João Miguel Dias Joanaz de Melo
Opening date
September
Vacancies
60
Fees
Portuguese students: 1250 €/year
Foreign students: 7000 €/year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
Environmental Systems Engineering Profile
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Environmental Engineering | EA | 60 | 33 |
| Sanitary Engineering | ES | 12 | 0 |
| Environmental Engineering or Sanitary Engineering | EA / ES | 0 | 6 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 75 | 45 |
|
Sanitary Engineering Profile
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Environmental Engineering | EA | 18 | 0 |
| Sanitary Engineering | ES | 75 | 12 |
| Environmental Engineering or Sanitary Engineering | EA / ES | 0 | 6 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 96 | 24 | |
(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:
Candidates are eligible for the MSc in Environmental Engineering if:
a) Holders of a Bachelor''''s degree, or legal equivalent, in the engineering field, in particular in environmental engineering or related areas;
b) Holders of a foreign academic degree following the 1st cycle of higher studies according to the Bologna Process, in the fields referred in (a);
c) Holders of a foreign academic degree, or an academic, scientific or professional curriculum in the fields referred in (a), recognized by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT as supporting enrolment in this program.
Ranking:
- Course classification;
- Academic, scientific and professional curriculum;
- Possible motivation letter or enterview.
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.)