Mathematics

Education objectives

Mathematics provides access to a broad range of career opportunities. This is not only a result of the knowledge acquired in the programme but also of the unique skills fostered through its study – logical reasoning, creativity, abstraction, and critical thinking – which are essential for addressing and solving complex, innovative challenges.

Why Choose This Degree?
Strong foundation in Mathematics
Opportunity to explore the various applications of Mathematics
Choice of one of three specialisations in the third year of the degree programme: Mathematics, Operational Research, or Statistics and Risk Management
Engagement with renowned companies and researchers
Mastery of the necessary fundamentals for advancing studies in the fields of Applied, Pure, and Educational Mathematics

Career Opportunities
Medium and large companies in the management sector (developing mathematical models for planning, development, and operations of these companies)
Insurance companies
Banks
Pension fund and investment management companies
Information companies (focused on programming and numerical analysis-computation)
Scientific research in laboratories and research centres

General characterization

DGES code

1117

Cicle

Bachelor (1st Cycle)

Degree

Licenciado

Access to other programs

Access to 2nd cycle

Coordinator

Ana Margarida Fernandes Ribeiro

Opening date

September

Vacancies

25

Fees

Portuguese students: 697 euros/year

Foreign students: 7000 euros/year

Schedule

Daytime

Teaching language

Available soon

Degree pre-requisites

Duration : 3 years
Credits : 
180 ECTS

Scientific Area Acronym ECTS
Mandatory Optional
Mathematics M 108 48
Informatics I 6 0
Social Sciences and Humanities  CHS 3 0
Transferable Skills  CC 3 0
Any Scientific Area  QAC 0 12 (a)
TOTAL 120 60

(a) 12 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

Specific exams:

One of following groups:

19 Mathematics A + 07 Physics and Chemistry or

19 Mathematics A + 02 Biology and Geology or

19 Mathematics A + 18 Portuguese

Admission formula:

50% of the final grade obtained in secondary school

50% of the final grade of the specific(s) exam(s)

Minimum grade of the specific(s) exam(s): 95

Minimum grade of the application: 95

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 two 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.

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