Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Education objectives
The Master Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering provides solid and comprehensive advanced training in key areas of support for 21st century society, such as Electronics, Computer Engineering and Information Technologies, Telecommunications, Robotics, Energy and Systems.
This degree allows reinforcing and expanding the capabilities and technical skills from an undergraduate degree. The students are exposed to a vibrant learning environment allowing them to adapt to the constant rapid technological evolution of processes and new market demands. These competences provide a continuous adaptation of professionals to the challenges posed by technological innovation, assuring a successful career.
Career opportunities
The curriculum of the Master Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering was designed to provide access to a wide range of career opportunities. The following are pointed out as examples:
- Automation and mobile robotics companies: design and installation of factory production lines (for example automobiles); development of software for product quality control; programming of logic controllers; programming robots in 3D environment.
- Energy sector companies: application of new technologies in the energy distribution field (smart-grid); use of renewable energies; electric vehicles.
- Telecommunications companies: operators; service providers to operators; manufacturers of telecommunications and computing equipment; start-ups providing new services / applications.
- Service companies: consulting; programming; banking / finance.
General characterization
DGES code
1068
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestre
Access to other programs
Access to a 3rd cycle
Coordinator
João Pedro Abreu de Oliveira
Opening date
September
Vacancies
170
Fees
Portuguese students: 1250 €/year
Foreign students: 7000 €/year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | EC | 72 | 0 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 54 | ||
(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:
- Holders of a bachelor''s degree or legal equivalent, in the same scientific area;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process, in the same scientific area;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor''s degree by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT, in the same scientific area;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum, which is recognized as attesting the ability to carry out this cycle of studies by the MEEC Scientific Committee.
Ranking:
- Course classification;
- Academic and scientific curriculum;
- Professional resume;
- 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
| 1.º Semester - Área A - UC 1 e 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 7303 | Wireless Communications | 6.0 |
| 10918 | Digital Systems Design | 6.0 |
| 10993 | Intelligent control | 6.0 |
| 12705 | State Feedback Control | 6.0 |
| 10919 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6.0 |
| 12707 | Electronics for Micro-systems | 6.0 |
| 10501 | Nanocircuits and Analog Systems | 6.0 |
| 12712 | Smart Grids / Power Systems | 6.0 |
| 12720 | Integrated Telecommunication Networks | 6.0 |
| 11456 | Robotics | 6.0 |
| 7477 | Sensorial Systems | 6.0 |
| 7228 | Intelligent Supervision | 6.0 |
| 1.º Semester - Área B - UC 1 e 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 7303 | Wireless Communications | 6.0 |
| 10918 | Digital Systems Design | 6.0 |
| 10993 | Intelligent control | 6.0 |
| 12705 | State Feedback Control | 6.0 |
| 10919 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6.0 |
| 12707 | Electronics for Micro-systems | 6.0 |
| 10501 | Nanocircuits and Analog Systems | 6.0 |
| 12712 | Smart Grids / Power Systems | 6.0 |
| 12720 | Integrated Telecommunication Networks | 6.0 |
| 11456 | Robotics | 6.0 |
| 7477 | Sensorial Systems | 6.0 |
| 7228 | Intelligent Supervision | 6.0 |
| 1.º Semester - Unidade Curricular do Bloco Livre | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| Options | ||
| 11066 | Unrestricted Electives | 6.0 |
| 2.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 10380 | Entrepreneurship | 3.0 |
| 12702 | Electrical and Computers Project Management | 3.0 |
| 2.º Semester - Área A - UC 3 e 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 12708 | Data Converters | 6.0 |
| 12719 | Digital Systems Development and Testing | 6.0 |
| 10920 | Radio-frequency Electronics | 6.0 |
| 10504 | Mobile Networks | 6.0 |
| 7317 | Data Acquisition Systems | 6.0 |
| 7312 | Decision Systems | 6.0 |
| 2363 | Robotic Systems and CIM | 6.0 |
| 10291 | Renewable Energy Technology | 6.0 |
| 2424 | Control Technology | 6.0 |
| Options | ||
| 2826 | High Voltage Engineering | 6.0 |
| 12713 | Electrical Energy Management | 6.0 |
| 12717 | Cyber-Physical Systems Integration | 6.0 |
| 12722 | Network Services and Applications | 6.0 |
| 10994 | Distributed Manufacturing Systems | 6.0 |
| 12718 | Digital Games Technologies | 6.0 |
| 10509 | Materials for Energy Technology (MET) | 6.0 |
| 12721 | High Capacity Transmission | 6.0 |
| 2.º Semester - Área B - UC 3 e 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 12708 | Data Converters | 6.0 |
| 12719 | Digital Systems Development and Testing | 6.0 |
| 10920 | Radio-frequency Electronics | 6.0 |
| 10504 | Mobile Networks | 6.0 |
| 7317 | Data Acquisition Systems | 6.0 |
| 7312 | Decision Systems | 6.0 |
| 2363 | Robotic Systems and CIM | 6.0 |
| 10291 | Renewable Energy Technology | 6.0 |
| 2424 | Control Technology | 6.0 |
| Options | ||
| 2826 | High Voltage Engineering | 6.0 |
| 12713 | Electrical Energy Management | 6.0 |
| 12717 | Cyber-Physical Systems Integration | 6.0 |
| 12722 | Network Services and Applications | 6.0 |
| 10994 | Distributed Manufacturing Systems | 6.0 |
| 12718 | Digital Games Technologies | 6.0 |
| 10509 | Materials for Energy Technology (MET) | 6.0 |
| 12721 | High Capacity Transmission | 6.0 |
| 3.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 12703 | Preparation for the Dissertation | 6.0 |
| 4.º Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | ECTS |
| 12704 | Dissertation in Electrical and Computer Engineering | 30.0 |