COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Advanced scientific and professional training in Software Engineering
Acquire and broaden skills in fundamental technologies in the software industry
Creating professionals that embrace projects and not jobs
MI-SSE allows students to acquire specialized technical skills and behavioral competencies, appropriate and necessary for a better professional performance in the current software industry.
The course has a faculty of mostly PhDs from leading universities, which introduces a dynamic and plurality of visions that enriches the training, as well as expert professionals with extensive experience in the software industry.
Throughout the two years the course, on the one hand, integrates a set of seminars in emerging areas led by prestigious professionals and professors from foreign universities and, on the other hand, allows students coming from 1st cycle courses to acquire technical and behavioral skills so sought after by the business sector.
As it is characteristic of the DCT courses, proximity teaching is offered, ensuring quality training and consequently success in the placement of master’s students.
- CDO (Chief Digital Officer);
- Programmer;
- Software Integrator;
- Management of computer projects;
- IT Consultant;
For specialization in Software Engineering students should have a set of skills:
- Plan, control and conduct activities of development of highly complex software systems;
- To know how to conceive technological solutions, in the resolution of complex organizational problems;
- Diagnose and solve problems associated with the use of information technology and systems;
- Know how to plan and manage the support infrastructure of technological services in organizations;
- Ensure information security and support infrastructure;
- Understand, manage and control the risks associated with IT;
- Acquire critical spirit and reflective attitude;
- Familiarize themselves with the R&D process, following the evolution of the area’s knowledge body, and participating in its development.
This diploma confers the qualification in the Master of Informatics (120 ECTS) or, with the conclusion of the 1st year, Specialization in Informatics (60 ECTS).
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non-degree courses]
The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:
The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:
| Scientific Areas | Compulsory ECTS | Optional ECTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IT |
Information Technology |
91,5 |
9 |
|
IS |
Information Systems |
11,5 |
3 |
|
FA |
Free Area |
– |
5 |
1st year
| 1st Semester | Scientific Areas | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
|
Innovation Management |
2.5 IS + 2.5 IT |
5 |
|
Management and Evaluation of IS/IT Projects |
3 IS + 3 IT |
6 |
|
Seminar |
1IS + 1 IT |
2 |
|
Advanced Modelling Techniques |
IS |
5 |
|
OP – Data Management |
IT |
6 |
|
OP – Emerging Technologies |
3 IS + 3 IT |
6 |
| 2nd Semester | Scientific Areas | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications in Ubiquitous Computing |
IT |
6 |
|
Software Development |
IT |
7 |
|
Distributed Artificial Intelligence |
IT |
6 |
|
Security in Software Engineering |
IT |
6 |
|
OP – Human Machine Interaction |
FA |
5 |
2nd year
| Annual | Scientific Areas | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
|
OP – Dissertation |
IT |
60 |
|
OP – Internship |
IT |
60 |
|
OP – Project |
IT |
60 |
Note: The optional UCs available will be defined annually by the Department Director.
The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:
The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:
| Scientific Areas | Compulsory ECTS | Optional ECTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IT |
Information Technology |
91,5 |
9 |
|
IS |
Information Systems |
11,5 |
3 |
|
FA |
Free Area |
– |
5 |
1st year
| 1st Semester | Scientific Areas | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
|
Innovation Management |
2.5 IS + 2.5 IT |
5 |
|
Management and Evaluation of IS/IT Projects |
3 IS + 3 IT |
6 |
|
Seminar |
1IS + 1 IT |
2 |
|
Advanced Modelling Techniques |
IS |
5 |
|
OP – Data Management |
IT |
6 |
|
OP – Emerging Technologies |
3 IS + 3 IT |
6 |
| 2nd Semester | Scientific Areas | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications in Ubiquitous Computing |
IT |
6 |
|
Software Development |
IT |
7 |
|
Distributed Artificial Intelligence |
IT |
6 |
|
Security in Software Engineering |
IT |
6 |
|
OP – Human Machine Interaction |
FA |
5 |
2nd year
| Annual | Scientific Areas | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
|
OP – Dissertation |
IT |
60 |
|
OP – Internship |
IT |
60 |
|
OP – Project |
IT |
60 |
Note: The optional UCs available will be defined annually by the Department Director.
Maria João Ferreira
Coordinator of the Master in Informatics
DST/ Department of Science and Technology
Master in Informatics:
Specialisation in Software Engineering
(mest.informatica@upt.pt)
Maria João Ferreira
Coordinator of the Master in Informatics
DST/ Department of Science and Technology
Master in Informatics:
Specialisation in Software Engineering
(mest.informatica@upt.pt)
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– |
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Registration (single act per course) |
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339,00€ |
– |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
|
February |
195,00€ |
204,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
|
Within the deadline |
Past the deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
|
Exempt |
– |
|
Registration (single act per course) |
|
339,00€ |
– |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
|
February |
195,00€ |
204,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
|
Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS) |
11 Installments (September to July) |
Monthly |
383,00 € |
|
3% discount September |
Single |
4.085,64 € |
|
Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS) |
5 instalments (September to January or February to June) |
Monthly |
421,20 € |
|
2% discount September or February |
Six-monthly |
2.063,88 € |
|
Price per ECTS |
|
14,04 € |
|
Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) |
Monthly |
140,40 € |
|
Within the Deadline |
Past the Deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Single Act (1 installment) |
July to September |
339,00 € |
356,00 € |
|
Single Act (2 installments) |
September |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
February |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
|
Attendance Fees |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50% of the curricular part prices |
||||
***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
|
Application |
|
184,00 € |
|
Courses in Portuguese language |
Registration |
339,00 € |
|
Enrolment |
195,00 € |
|
|
Annual Tuition Fee |
4.085,64 € |
|
|
Courses in English language |
Annual Tuition Fee |
5.408,00 € |
|
Applications* |
|
184,00 € |
|
Registration (single act per course) |
|
339,00 € |
|
Insurance |
|
34,00 € |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Fee waived in the year of enrolment** |
|
February |
195,00 € |
|
**Exemption will be applied in February if the student only enrols in the 2nd semester, in the year of enrolment
|
Within the deadline |
Past the deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
|
Exempt |
– |
|
Registration (single act per course) |
|
339,00€ |
– |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
|
February |
195,00€ |
204,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
|
Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS) |
11 Installments (September to July) |
Monthly |
383,00 € |
|
3% discount September |
Single |
4.085,64 € |
|
Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS) |
5 instalments (September to January or February to June) |
Monthly |
421,20 € |
|
2% discount September or February |
Six-monthly |
2.063,88 € |
|
Price per ECTS |
|
14,04 € |
|
Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) |
Monthly |
140,40 € |
|
Within the Deadline |
Past the Deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Single Act (1 installment) |
July to September |
339,00 € |
356,00 € |
|
Single Act (2 installments) |
September |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
February |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
|
Attendance Fees |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50% of the curricular part prices |
||||
***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
|
Application |
|
184,00 € |
|
Courses in Portuguese language |
Registration |
339,00 € |
|
Enrolment |
195,00 € |
|
|
Annual Tuition Fee |
4.085,64 € |
|
|
Courses in English language |
Annual Tuition Fee |
5.408,00 € |
According to the stipulations of Article 12 of the Regulation of the cycle of studies leading to the degree of Master of the UPT, may apply to the Master of Informatics of the UPT:
- Holders of a Bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred following a 1st study cycle organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State that adheres to this Process;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as fulfilling the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution where they wish to be admitted;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution to which they wish to be admitted.
The seriation criteria are defined in the course regulations.
Candidates for access to the 2nd study cycle in Informatics are ranked on the basis of merit according to the weighted average, as per Annex II, of the Regulatory Norms for the 2nd study cycle in Informatics.
| 1st Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
1st February |
13th March |
|
Display of Results |
31st March |
|
|
Claims
|
3st March |
3rd April |
|
Enrolments
|
6th June |
15th June |
| 2ndPhase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
3rd April |
12th May |
|
Display of Results |
2nd June |
|
|
Claims
|
2nd June |
5th June |
|
Enrolments
|
6th June |
15th June |
| 3rd Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
5th June |
17th July |
|
Display of Results |
31st July |
|
|
Claims
|
31st July |
1st August |
|
Enrolments
|
2nd August |
14th August |
| 4th Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
1st August |
18th September |
|
Display of Results |
29th September |
|
|
Claims
|
29th September |
2nd August |
|
Enrolments
|
3rd October |
6th October |
| 5th Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
2nd October |
6th October |
|
Display of Results |
13th October |
|
|
Claims
|
14th October |
16th October |
|
Enrolments
|
17th October |
19th October |
2ND STUDY CYCLE
- Holders of the bachelor degree or legal equivalent;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process by a state that adheres to that process;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor degree by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University as attesting to their ability to undertake this cycle of studies.
Given their academic and professional background, candidates may submit a request for Application for Recognition and Accreditation of Competences, which may confer equivalence to course units of the Master’s course. Holders of Pre-Bologna licenciado degree who have more than 5 years of professional experience in the area of the master’s degree may request the substitution of the dissertation by a detailed report on the professional activity according to the regulations in force.
Application form, duly filled out;
Identification document;
Photograph, passport type;
Original or certified copy of the document proving the possession of the higher academic degree (except for UPT candidates) (*);
If you wish to apply for equivalences:
- Application for Recognition and Creditation of Competences according to regulations in force (including syllabus and course loads of the subjects to which you wish to request equivalence and discriminative certificate (*) with the grades obtained).
(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Decreto-lei 28 de 13/03/2000).
Own Model, Acknowledgement that the academic degree satisfies the objectives of the degree of licenciado, for the purposes of application to a master’s course, requesting prior recognition by the Scientific Council of the access qualification
Identification document
Photograph, passport type
Document proving the possession of the foreign higher academic degree with an indication of the final mark (*)
Detailed certificate of the course units that make up the curricular plan of the academic degree (*)
Updated CV(*) The documents must be translated into Portuguese, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Haia Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originated.
Documentation for Re-entry application:
- Identification document;
- Passport type photo;
- Application for recognition and crediting of skills, according to the regulations in force, if you wish to apply for the equivalence of skills other than those acquired in the course for which you are re-entering.
For information about the application process please refer to the relevant regulations below or contact our Admissions Office directly. For pedagogical/scientific information please consult the course coordinators:
Admission Office
Enquiries regarding the application can be made by:
email (ingresso@upt.pt) or
Phone (800 270 201)
|
Within the deadline |
Past the deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
|
Exempt |
– |
|
Registration (single act per course) |
|
339,00€ |
– |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
|
February |
195,00€ |
204,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
|
Within the deadline |
Past the deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
|
Exempt |
– |
|
Registration (single act per course) |
|
339,00€ |
– |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
|
February |
195,00€ |
204,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
|
Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS) |
11 Installments (September to July) |
Monthly |
383,00 € |
|
3% discount September |
Single |
4.085,64 € |
|
Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS) |
5 instalments (September to January or February to June) |
Monthly |
421,20 € |
|
2% discount September or February |
Six-monthly |
2.063,88 € |
|
Price per ECTS |
|
14,04 € |
|
Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) |
Monthly |
140,40 € |
|
Within the Deadline |
Past the Deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Single Act (1 installment) |
July to September |
339,00 € |
356,00 € |
|
Single Act (2 installments) |
September |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
February |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
|
Attendance Fees |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50% of the curricular part prices |
||||
***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
|
Application |
|
184,00 € |
|
Courses in Portuguese language |
Registration |
339,00 € |
|
Enrolment |
195,00 € |
|
|
Annual Tuition Fee |
4.085,64 € |
|
|
Courses in English language |
Annual Tuition Fee |
5.408,00 € |
|
Applications* |
|
184,00 € |
|
Registration (single act per course) |
|
339,00 € |
|
Insurance |
|
34,00 € |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Fee waived in the year of enrolment** |
|
February |
195,00 € |
|
**Exemption will be applied in February if the student only enrols in the 2nd semester, in the year of enrolment
|
Within the deadline |
Past the deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
|
Exempt |
– |
|
Registration (single act per course) |
|
339,00€ |
– |
|
Enrolment |
September |
Exempt** |
– |
|
February |
195,00€ |
204,00€ |
**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment
|
Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS) |
11 Installments (September to July) |
Monthly |
383,00 € |
|
3% discount September |
Single |
4.085,64 € |
|
Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS) |
5 instalments (September to January or February to June) |
Monthly |
421,20 € |
|
2% discount September or February |
Six-monthly |
2.063,88 € |
|
Price per ECTS |
|
14,04 € |
|
Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS) |
Monthly |
140,40 € |
|
Within the Deadline |
Past the Deadline |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Single Act (1 installment) |
July to September |
339,00 € |
356,00 € |
|
Single Act (2 installments) |
September |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
February |
195,00 € |
204,00 € |
|
|
Attendance Fees |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
50% of the curricular part prices |
||||
***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.
|
Application |
|
184,00 € |
|
Courses in Portuguese language |
Registration |
339,00 € |
|
Enrolment |
195,00 € |
|
|
Annual Tuition Fee |
4.085,64 € |
|
|
Courses in English language |
Annual Tuition Fee |
5.408,00 € |
According to the stipulations of Article 12 of the Regulation of the cycle of studies leading to the degree of Master of the UPT, may apply to the Master of Informatics of the UPT:
- Holders of a Bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred following a 1st study cycle organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State that adheres to this Process;
- Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as fulfilling the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution where they wish to be admitted;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution to which they wish to be admitted.
The seriation criteria are defined in the course regulations.
Candidates for access to the 2nd study cycle in Informatics are ranked on the basis of merit according to the weighted average, as per Annex II, of the Regulatory Norms for the 2nd study cycle in Informatics.
| 1st Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
1st February |
13th March |
|
Display of Results |
31st March |
|
|
Claims
|
3st March |
3rd April |
|
Enrolments
|
6th June |
15th June |
| 2ndPhase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
3rd April |
12th May |
|
Display of Results |
2nd June |
|
|
Claims
|
2nd June |
5th June |
|
Enrolments
|
6th June |
15th June |
| 3rd Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
5th June |
17th July |
|
Display of Results |
31st July |
|
|
Claims
|
31st July |
1st August |
|
Enrolments
|
2nd August |
14th August |
| 4th Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
1st August |
18th September |
|
Display of Results |
29th September |
|
|
Claims
|
29th September |
2nd August |
|
Enrolments
|
3rd October |
6th October |
| 5th Phase | Beginning | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Applications |
2nd October |
6th October |
|
Display of Results |
13th October |
|
|
Claims
|
14th October |
16th October |
|
Enrolments
|
17th October |
19th October |
2ND STUDY CYCLE
- Holders of the bachelor degree or legal equivalent;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process by a state that adheres to that process;
- Holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor degree by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University;
- Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University as attesting to their ability to undertake this cycle of studies.
Given their academic and professional background, candidates may submit a request for Application for Recognition and Accreditation of Competences, which may confer equivalence to course units of the Master’s course. Holders of Pre-Bologna licenciado degree who have more than 5 years of professional experience in the area of the master’s degree may request the substitution of the dissertation by a detailed report on the professional activity according to the regulations in force.
Application form, duly filled out;
Identification document;
Photograph, passport type;
Original or certified copy of the document proving the possession of the higher academic degree (except for UPT candidates) (*);
If you wish to apply for equivalences:
- Application for Recognition and Creditation of Competences according to regulations in force (including syllabus and course loads of the subjects to which you wish to request equivalence and discriminative certificate (*) with the grades obtained).
(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Decreto-lei 28 de 13/03/2000).
Own Model, Acknowledgement that the academic degree satisfies the objectives of the degree of licenciado, for the purposes of application to a master’s course, requesting prior recognition by the Scientific Council of the access qualification
Identification document
Photograph, passport type
Document proving the possession of the foreign higher academic degree with an indication of the final mark (*)
Detailed certificate of the course units that make up the curricular plan of the academic degree (*)
Updated CV(*) The documents must be translated into Portuguese, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Haia Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originated.
Documentation for Re-entry application:
- Identification document;
- Passport type photo;
- Application for recognition and crediting of skills, according to the regulations in force, if you wish to apply for the equivalence of skills other than those acquired in the course for which you are re-entering.
For information about the application process please refer to the relevant regulations below or contact our Admissions Office directly. For pedagogical/scientific information please consult the course coordinators:
Admission Office
Enquiries regarding the application can be made by:
email (ingresso@upt.pt) or
Phone (800 270 201)
