Civil Engineering
Education objectives
This master''s degree qualifies its students to plan, design, construct, rehabilitate, manage or audit public and private constructions, such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, foundations, roads, railways, ports, airports, dams and other hydraulic works, or intervene in areas such as land use, civil protection and the development of construction products.
The Master in Civil Engineering from NOVA FCT will be prepared to respond to current challenges in the building an environment that is intended to be safe, comfortable, durable and sustainable, in line with the United Nations sustainable development goals.
The Master''s Degree in Civil Engineering at NOVA FCT provides integrated training for the exercise of a profession as comprehensive as Civil Engineering.
Why this Master''s?
- Flexible curricular structure;
- The student can opt for personalized training or a specialization in construction, structures or geotechnics. The specialist content presents a rigorous and up-to-date approach, contributing to successful integration into the job market;
- High demand for professionals in the sector
Career opportunities
- Design and consultancy ocompanies (for buildings and bridges, hydraulic works, transport infrastructure and communication routes, or heritage rehabilitation);
- Construction and materials production companies;
- Management and inspection offices; and in central, regional and local administration.
General characterization
DGES code
1075
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestre
Access to other programs
Access to a 3rd cycle
Coordinator
António Manuel Pinho Ramos
Opening date
September
Vacancies
75
Fees
Portuguese students: 1250 Euros/year
Foreign students: 7000 Euros/year
Schedule
In-person / Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
No Profile
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Civil Engineering | EC | 72 | 0 |
| Engineering Sciences | CE | 0 | 24 |
| Civil Engineering or Engineering Sciences | EC / CE | 0 | 15 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 75 | 45 | |
Construction Profile
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Civil Engineering | EC | 102 | 9 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 105 | 15 |
|
Structures Profile
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Civil Engineering | EC | 96 | 9 |
| Engineering Sciences | CE | 6 | 0 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 105 | 15 |
|
Geotechnics Profile
| Scientific Area |
Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Civil Engineering | EC | 102 | 9 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 6 (a) |
| TOTAL | 105 | 15 |
|
(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
- 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 satisfying 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 to the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Council of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Selection criteria
- Degree classification;
- Academic and scientific curriculum;
- Motivation letter;
- 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.)