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Engenharia Aeroespacial

Education objectives

The Master’s in Aerospace Engineering reinforces the role of aerospace engineering in a more sustainable and intelligent future, expanding the possibilities of space exploration.

This Master’s program offers two scientific specialization areas: Avionics Systems and Aerospace Mechanics.

Graduates in Aerospace Engineering acquire a unique combination of fundamental skills in advanced science and technology, enabling easy adaptation to the constant evolution of aerospace processes.

With a highly multidisciplinary program and a strong experimental component, the Master’s in Aerospace Engineering offers excellent laboratories and state-of-the-art teaching equipment. These include a flight arena and various UAVs of different types, several fixed and mobile robots, experimental microwave and antenna systems, a 9-meter wind tunnel, multiple mechanical testing machines, high-efficiency solar lasers, and a cryogenic vacuum chamber (77 K–300 K) with a capacity of 159 liters.

Why this Master''''s?

  • It addresses challenges involving spacecraft and aircraft in terms of control, guidance and navigation; electronics and telecommunications; structures, aerodynamics, and propulsion.
  • This program provides solid advanced training, producing highly qualified graduates for national and international positions in the aerospace industry, governmental agencies, and academia.
  • The main supporting research units are rated “Excellent” and ensure access to a wide range of specific and innovative laboratory equipment.
  • There is regular collaboration with national universities (University of Lisbon, University of Beira Interior, University of Minho, University of Porto, University of Aveiro, University of Coimbra, University of Évora, among others) and international universities (TU Delft, University of Cologne, University of Mons, University of Tampere, Sorbonne University, among others). PhD students have been co-supervised with Carnegie Mellon, UT Austin, IMT Lucca, TU Kaiserslautern, Wright University, Columbia University, UFRGS.
  • The program features contributions from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering of NOVA FCT, leveraging excellence in research and innovation activities of institutions and companies within the NOVA FCT ecosystem.
  • The curriculum also includes the development of transversal skills such as self-confidence, career autonomy, teamwork, research and information selection, and communication.
  • The teaching staff boasts over 35 years of experience in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Management.

Career opportunities

  • Design, manufacturing, and integration of air or space vehicles
  • Operation systems for air or space vehicles
  • Maintenance and operation
  • Research and development

General characterization

DGES code

1161

Cicle

Master (2nd Cycle)

Degree

Mestre

Access to other programs

Access to a 3rd cycle

Coordinator

Bruno João Nogueira Guerreiro

Opening date

September

Vacancies

30

Fees

Portuguese students: 1500 Euros/year

Foreign students: 7000 Euros/year

Schedule

In-Person, Daytime

Teaching language

Available soon

Degree pre-requisites

Duration: 2 years

Credits: 120 ECTS

Aerospace Mechanics Specialization

Scientific Area
 Acronym ECTS
Mandatory Optional
Aerospace Engineering EAer 78 0
Materials Engineering EMt 6 0
Environmental Engineering EA 3 0
Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical and Industrial Engineering EAer /
EMI		 0 12

Electrical and Computer Engineering / Informatics / Mathematics / Physics / Physics Engineering /
Biomedical Engineering

EEC / I /
M / F / EF
/ EBm

 0 12
Transferable Skills CC 3 0
Any Scientific Area QAC 0 6 (a)
TOTAL 90 30


Avionic Systems Specialization

Scientific Area
 Acronym ECTS
Mandatory Optional
Aerospace Engineering EAer 66 0
Materials Engineering EMt 6 0
Environmental Engineering EA 3 0

Electrical and Computer Engineering

 EEC 12 0

Electrical and Computer Engineering / Aerospace
Engineering

 EEC / EAer 0 12

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering / Informatics / Mathematics / Physics / Physics Engineering /
Biomedical Engineering

EMI / I /
M / F / EF
/ EBm

 0 12
Transferable Skills CC 3 0
Any Scientific Area QAC 0 6 (a)
TOTAL 90 30

(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 (BsC) or legal equivalent in the fields of Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Physics Engineering, Technological Physics Engineering, or related fields.
  • Holders of a Bachelor''s degree (BsC) or legal equivalent in the fields of Engineering or Science in general, with admission to the program subject to curriculum evaluation and interview.
  • Holders of a higher academic degree from a foreign institution, awarded after a first cycle of studies in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process in the aforementioned areas.
  • Individuals with an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum that is recognized as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this cycle of studies by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT.
  • Candidates with similar backgrounds will be evaluated based on their curriculum and professional experience. All candidates must be approved by the scientific committee and may be subject to an interview to assess their preparation and motivation for the Master''s program.

Selection criteria

  • Course classification;
  • Academic and scientific curriculum;
  • Professional curriculum;
  • Candidates may be required to have an interview with the selection committee.

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.)