Agro-Industrial Technology

Education objectives

The Undergraduate Programme in Agro-Industrial Technology at NOVA FCT, established in 2022, combines science and innovation to address the challenges of the modern agro-industrial sector. Focused on digitalisation and technological advancement, the programme equips students to tackle climate and environmental challenges while promoting sustainability, innovation, and efficiency in the agro-industrial field.

This degree is structured around fundamental scientific areas, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Mathematics, fostering professionals with expertise in agro-food technologies. It prepares students to implement technological solutions that enhance efficiency in food processing and support smarter, more sustainable agriculture.

Why Choose This Degree?
Innovation and digitalisation: Training focused on the application of advanced technologies in the agro-industrial sector
Market-oriented education: Curriculum aligned with the needs of companies in the agro-industrial field
Valued professional profiles: Development of skills in sustainability, innovation, and cost reduction in agriculture

Career Opportunities
Food Industries (Animal and Plant Products, Oils, and Olive Oils)
Public and private agricultural companies, producer organisations, and other livestock farming associations
Quality Control
Industrial Planning and Projects
Consultancy and Auditing; Marketing and Commercialisation Strategies
Scientific Research and Teaching
Public Administration, Central and Local

General characterization

DGES code

1173

Cicle

Bachelor (1st Cycle)

Degree

Licenciado

Access to other programs

Access to 2nd cycle

Coordinator

Fernando José Cebola Lidon

Opening date

September

Vacancies

38

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
Agro-Industrial Technology TAI 72 3
Engineering Sciences CE 15 0
Industrial Engineering EI 15 0
Robotics R 12 0
Biology B 6 0
Biochemistry Bq 6 0
Energy E 3 0
Environmental Engineering EA 3 0
Materials Engineering EMt 6 0
Informatics I 6 0
Physics F 6 0
Mathematics M 6 0
Chemistry Q 6 0
Social Sciences and Humanities CHS 3 3
Transferable Skills CC 3 0
Any Scientific Area QAC  0 6 (a)
TOTAL 168 12

(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

Specific exams:

One of following groups:
02 Biology and Geology + 16 Mathematics or
02 Biology and Geology + 07 Physics and Chemistry

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 UC 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 UC 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.)

Structure

1.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
13189 Biology 6.0
13188 Soil Genesis and Conservation 6.0
10344 Informatics for Science and Engineering 6.0
7382 Mathematics I 6.0
10429 Chemistry C 6.0
2.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
7321 General Biochemistry B 6.0
10352 Soft Skills for Science and Technology 3.0
13192 Stress Factors in Agroindustry 3.0
12292 Physics I G 6.0
13190 Introduction to Real Time Systems 6.0
13191 Technologies for Water Extraction and in Agro-industrial Uses 6.0
3.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
13193 Analysis and Computational Treatment in the Agroindustry 3.0
13196 Automation in the Food Industry 6.0
12612 Climate and Climate Change 3.0
13197 Geomatics 3.0
13198 Nutrients, Contaminants and Toxic Compounds in Food 3.0
13194 Principles of Nutrition and Food 3.0
13195 Agroindustrial Technologies I 9.0
4.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
13199 Sustainable Use of Additives in the Food Industry 3.0
13201 Energy Fundamentals and Applications for Industry 3.0
13202 Agri-Food Systems 6.0
12512 Society, Sustainability and Digital Transformation 3.0
13204 Fermentation and Conservation Technology 3.0
13200 Agroindustrial Technologies II 6.0
13203 Efficient Use of Water in the Agro-industry 6.0
5.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
13206 Agroindustry and Sustainability 3.0
10670 Remote Sensing 6.0
13212 Geoenvironmental Engineering 3.0
10420 Quality Management 6.0
13205 Food Raw Materials and Innovation 3.0
13207 Post-Harvest Technology and Innovation 3.0
6.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
12561 Engineering Economics 3.0
13209 Introduction to Electronic Micro-Systems 3.0
7492 Materials for Energy Conversion and Conservation 6.0
3733 Production Planning and Control 6.0
13208 Food Security and Policy 6.0
6.º Semester - Opção 1
Code Name ECTS
Options
10579 Economics 3.0
10506 Socio-Economics of Innovation 3.0
O aluno deverá obter 3.0 créditos nesta opção.
6.º Semester - Opção PIIC/PIPP
Code Name ECTS
Options
13210 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program 3.0
13211 Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program 3.0
O aluno deverá obter 3.0 créditos nesta opção.