Bachelor in Informatics Engineering
With a history of over 40 years, Universidade Portucalense is a pioneer in technological education in Portugal, recognised for its strong links to the market and its ongoing commitment to innovation. It trains highly qualified professionals capable of leading, innovating and making a competitive impact in the technology sector
The Bachelor in Informatics Engineering prepares professionals to develop software, information systems and innovative digital solutions. Throughout the course, students acquire skills in programming, artificial intelligence, data analysis, application development and technology systems management. With a practical and market-oriented approach, this degree programme meets the needs of digital transformation in businesses, organisations and the technology sector.
What is Informatics Engineering?
Computer Engineering is the field responsible for the design, development and management of computer systems. It involves programming, artificial intelligence, networks, databases and cybersecurity, and is one of the most important fields in the digital economy.
Why study Informatics Engineering?
Computer Engineering is one of the fields with the highest employment prospects in Portugal and Europe. This degree programme enables you to acquire the technical and analytical skills essential for a solid career in the technology sector.
What are the advantages of a Bachelor in Informatics Engineering?
High employability | Competitive salaries | International career prospects | Up-to-date training (AI, Big Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity) | Practical learning
5 reasons to study Informatics Engineering at Portucalense
Formation aligned with the technology sector
Updated content in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity
High employability
One of the areas with the highest demand, offering opportunities in Portugal and abroad
A strong practical element
Project-based learning, application development and solving real-world problems
Connection to businesses and the technology sector
Contact with the job market throughout the course, facilitating entry into the workforcel
A pioneering university in the field of technology
Over 40 years’ experience in technology training, with a strong market reputation and a continuous commitment to innovation
1º year
| 2nd Semester | ECTS |
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4 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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5 |
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3 |
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2nd year
| 1st Semester | ECTS |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
| 2nd Semester | ECTS |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
3rd Year
| 1st Semester | ECTS |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
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6 |
During the degree programme, you will develop skills in:
Programming and software development
- Languages such as Java, Python and C++
- Web and mobile application development
- Multimedia application development
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Data analysis
- Predictive models
Systems and technological infrastructure
- Databases
- Computer Networks
- Operating Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things (IoT)
Software engineering
- Agile methodologies
- Project management
- System architecture
Career Prospects
- Software Engineer
- Programmer / Developer
- Systems Analyst
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist
- IT Consultant
- Technology Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Data Scientist
Applications
| Applications | 200€ (a) | |
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(a) Exempt for former students who have completed a degree course at Universidade Portucalense; (a) Exempt for students applying to change course within Universidade Portucalense; (a) Exempt for students applying for re-entry; |
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| Registration | 375€ (b) | |
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(b) exempt for students applying for a Change of Course within Universidade Portucalense; |
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| Enrolment | |
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 (c) the exemption will be applied in February if the student only registers for the 2nd semester, in the year of registration. |
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| Tuition Fee | |
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You can opt for a single payment (September) and you’ll get a 3% discount: 4542,00€ (d) or You can choose to pay in 11 months (starting in September and ending in July): 425,50€ x 11 MONTHS
You can opt for a one-off payment (at the beginning of the semester) and you’ll get a 2% discount: 2295,00 € (d) Or You can choose to pay in 5 months (starting in September or February): 468€ x 5 MONTHS (d) Students under theInternational Student Competitioncannot opt for the monthly payment. |
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| Requests for recognition and accreditation of competences | 217€ (e) |
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| Recognition of equivalence of curricular units (value per ECTS) | 9,30€ (e) |
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(e) exempt for curricular units taken at Universidade Portucalense |
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| Exam registration for people over 23 and holders of dual certification courses | 106€ (f) |
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(f) the amount will be deducted from the application fee if you pass the exam and formalize your application.. |
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| Years of Dissertation (Master’s) and Thesis (Doctorate) | |
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The attendance fee will only be 50% of the attendance fee set for the part of the course in the current year. |
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| Value per ECTS | 15,60€ |
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| Mandatory minimum tuition fee | 156,00€ X 5 months |
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| School Insurance | 39,50 € |
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Applications
200€ (a)
(a) Exempt for former students who have completed a degree course at Universidade Portucalense;
(a) Exempt for students applying to change course within Universidade Portucalense;
(a) Exempt for students applying for re-entry;
Registration
375€(b)
Enrolment
- September: Exempt in the year of registration (c)
- February: 215 €
 (c) the exemption will be applied in February if the student only registers for the 2nd semester, in the year of registration.
Tuition Fee
- If registration is annual (registration for Curricular Units in the 1st and 2nd semester)
You can opt for a single payment (September) and you’ll get a 3% discount: 4542,00€ (d)
or
You can choose to pay in 11 months (starting in September and ending in July): 425,50€ x 11 MONTHS
- If the registration is for a semester (registration for Curricular Units for only one semester)
You can opt for a one-off payment (at the beginning of the semester) and you’ll get a 2% discount: 2295,00 € (d)
Or
You can choose to pay in 5 months (starting in September or February): 468€ x 5 MONTHS
(d) Students under the International Student Competition cannot opt for the monthly payment.
Requests for recognition and accreditation of competences
217€ (e)
(e) exempt for curricular units taken at Universidade Portucalense
Recognition of equivalence of curricular units (value per ECTS)
9,30€(e)
Exam registration for people over 23 and holders of dual certification courses
106€(f)
Years of Dissertation (Master’s) and Thesis (Doctorate)
The attendance fee will only be 50% of the attendance fee set for the part of the course in the current year.
Value per ECTS
15,60€
Mandatory minimum tuition fee
156,00€ X 5 months
School Insurance
39,50€
Enrolment
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Applications* |
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192,00 € |
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Enrolment (single act per course) |
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353,00 € |
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Insurance |
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36,00 € |
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Enrolment |
September |
Exemption for the year of registration** |
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February |
203,00 € |
or
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Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS) |
11 instalments (September to July) |
Monthly |
398,30 € |
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3% discount September |
Single |
4.249,07 € |
or
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Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS) |
5 instalments (September to January or February to June) |
Monthly |
438,30 € |
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2% discount September or February |
Semester |
2.146,44 € |
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Amount per ECTS |
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14,61 € |
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Minimum compulsory fee (10 ECTS) |
Monthly |
146,10 € |
Courses in portuguese
Courses in english
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Application |
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192,00 € |
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Portuguese Courses |
Registration |
353,00 € |
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Enrolment |
203,00 € |
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Annual Fee |
4.249,07 € |
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English Courses |
Annual Fee |
5.400,00 € |
Holders of Portuguese secondary school diplomas that have passed the following national exam can apply to the Bachelor in Informatics Engineering at UPT through the Institutional Admissions System:
- Mathematics A
Or one of the following set of national exams:
- Mathematics A + Portuguese
- Mathematics A + Economics
- Mathematics A + Physics and Chemistry
- Mathematics A + Biology and Geology
Calculation of the Access Mark
S = final secondary school classification: 50 %
P1 = National secondary school exam with the highest classification, on the entire scale from 0 to 200, of one of the sets of entrance exams required: 35%*
P2 = National secondary school exam with a lower score, on the whole scale from 0 to 200, from one of the sets of entrance exams required: 15%*.
*National exams with a score of 95 or more on the full scale of 0 to 200 will be considered for application.
Code
2500/9119
Testemunhos
FAQs
- 1. What does an informatics engineer do?
It develops software, creates IT systems, analyses data and implements technological solutions for businesses and organisations..
- 2. Is it worth studying Informatics Engineering?
Yes. It is one of the sectors offering the best job prospects, good salaries and strong growth on a global scale.
- 3. What are the career prospects?
Software engineer, programmer, systems analyst, AI specialist, IT consultant, project manager and data scientist.
- 4. Do I need to know how to programme before the course?
No. The course starts with the fundamentals and progresses step by step to advanced levels.
- 5. Is the maths in Informatics Engineering difficult?
Yes, it includes maths and logic, but with a practical focus on problem-solving
- 6. Where can I work after completing the course?
Technology companies, start-ups, consultancy firms, the banking sector, industry, the public sector or working remotely from abroad.
- 7. What are the areas of research?
- 8. What programs does the Department of Science and Technology offer?
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Undergraduate degrees
Master’s degrees
Coordination
Isabel Seruca
Isabel Seruca is an Associate Professor and a Researcher at the Science and Technology Department of Portucalense University, Porto, Portugal, where she teaches subjects in the area of Information Systems. She is currently the Coordinator of the Informatics Engineering study programme and she is the Department Coordinator of the Erasmus+ Programme. She graduated in Applied Mathematics and Computation at Portucalense University and she has an MSc and a PhD degree both in Computation from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). She is an integrated researcher of the Digital Transformation and Innovation in Organisations (DTIO) Group of REMIT (Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies), Portucalense University and member of ISTTOS (Centro Algoritmi), a research unit in Information Systems and Technologies institutionally hosted by University of Minho. Her research interests are in the Information Systems area, namely in topics such as Business Intelligence, Data and Web Mining, Digital Transformation, Reuse and Patterns. She is currently a member of the research team of the COMPETE funded project ConstróiTechTS, a project aimed to improve Digital Transformation initiatives in the Construction Sector of Tâmega and Sousa, has been a member of the research team of the Erasmus+ KA220 project on Data Science We Teach Data and she has participated in several Erasmus Intensive Programmes in the topics of Data Analysis (Erasmus BIP Data and AI, 2026), Sustainable Digital Transformation (Erasmus BIP Circular Economy 2023, 2024, 2025; Erasmus BIP IoT 2022), Business Intelligence (Erasmus IP Miss LOGO 2008, 2009 and 2010), Web Mining (Erasmus IP WISDOM 2011, 2012 and 2013) and Data Science (Erasmus IP DasBuG 2014). She is a member of several program committees of international conferences, a co-editor of books and conference proceedings in Enterprise Information Systems and she has published several papers in refereed conferences and journals in the areas of Data Mining, Semantic Web, Digital Transformation and Patterns.
