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Master's Degrees

The Master's Degree in Computer Science offers advanced, high-quality training for professionals and researchers working in different branches of Computer Science. This course develops professional skills related to Computer/Information Science through theoretical, practical, and research components, allowing students to immediately embark on a career within a company or to continue with scientific research. For this purpose, the programme emphasises contact with industry, as well as with various prestigious research centres (INESC TEC, IT – Instituto de Telecomunicações, LIACC, and CMUP).

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• Advanced programming
  • System analysis
  • Database management
  • Data mining
  • IT project management
  • System administration
  • Research

Course Details

• Where: Faculty of Sciences
• Type of Course: Master's Degree
• Duration: 4 Semesters / 120.0 ECTS
• Vacancies: 40
• Language: Portuguese
• Annual Tuition Fee (Full Tuition Fee):
  • National/EU: 1300.00€
  • International: 3750.00€
  • CPLP International: 2250.00€
• All the information presented relates to: 2025/2026

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• DGES: Registration n.ºR/A-EF 2626/2011/AL03 in April 1, 2025
• A3ES:
  • Date of publication of the accreditation decision: Feb. 3, 2020
  • Validity of accreditation: 6 years
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