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Precision Agriculture Technologies

Education objectives

The Master''s in Precision Agriculture Technologies is jointly offered by NOVA FCT and the University of Évora. The first semester takes place at NOVA FCT, and the second semester is held at the University of Évora.

This Master’s program offers a highly distinctive competitive advantage, diverging from traditional training by combining technical and scientific expertise with technological innovation. The application of these skills to the agricultural sector provides an effective response to the industry''s new demands, promoting efficient and environmentally sustainable processes that support high levels of agricultural profitability.

The Master''s in Precision Agriculture Technologies stands out from other programs in the Agronomy field, as it focuses on the application of innovative technologies in conventional and conservation agriculture; the use of digital tools for efficient and sustainable farm management; and the application of cultivation techniques in extreme climatic conditions with optimized use of natural resources (soil and water).

Why this Master''s?

  • A distinctive program that brings together scientific, technical, and technological innovation skills for the sustainable development of the agricultural sector.
  • High flexibility: depending on the Course Units, some classes are delivered remotely and on a compact schedule, concentrated in one or two days per week, including Saturdays;
  • Training and experience at two prestigious universities (NOVA FCT and University of Évora);
  • Graduates of this Master''s program integrate easily into the job market, standing out from professionals with more traditional training.

Career opportunities

  • Service and consulting companies in agricultural and livestock management and production;
  • Companies and industries engaged in research and development activities;
  • Projects aimed at the development and consolidation of the national production sector;
  • Public administration services related to the Ministry of Agriculture.

General characterization

DGES code

1019

Cicle

Master (2nd Cycle)

Degree

Mestre

Access to other programs

Access to a 3rd cycle

Coordinator

Maria Manuela Malhado Simões Ribeiro

Opening date

September

Vacancies

10

Fees

Portuguese students: 2000 €/year

Foreign students: 7000 €/year

Schedule

In-person, online, daytime, and evening classes, depending on the schedule of the Course Units taught at NOVA FCT and the University of Évora.

Teaching language

Available soon

Degree pre-requisites

Duration: 2 years

Credits: 120 ECTS

Scientific Area Acronym ECTS
Mandatory Optional
Agro-Food Technology TA 12 -
Earth Science CT 3 -

Rural Engineering

 ER 30 -
Engineering Sciences CE 15 -
Agro-Food Technology or Rural Engineering TA / ER 60 -
TOTAL 120 0

Conditions of admittance

  • Holders of a bachelor''s degree or legal equivalent in natural sciences, agronomy, agri-food technologies, or related areas;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a country adhering to this process, in the scientific areas mentioned above;
  • Holders of a foreign higher academic degree in the scientific areas mentioned in the first point above, recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor’s degree by the Scientific Councils of NOVA FCT or ECT-UEv;
  • Holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum in the scientific areas mentioned in the first point above, recognized as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this study cycle by the legally competent body of the Coordinating Institution, upon proposal by the Scientific Committee of the Master''s in Precision Agriculture Technologies;
  • Recent graduates or professionals in the agricultural and livestock production sector.

Selection criteria

  • Course 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.