Program Overview

Master's Degrees

The Master's Degrees offered at the University of Porto include a variety of programs designed to provide advanced and specialized training in specific fields.

Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.EEC) is designed to train engineers in the conceptualization and planning of electrical and computer systems. It provides students with advanced and specialized training in one of three well-established areas of electrical and computer engineering:

• Automation Engineering
• Power Systems
• Telecommunications, Electronics, and Computers

Each specialization area represents a coherent training pathway corresponding to employability profiles recognized by the labor market. The program consists of 120 ECTS credits, of which:

• 90 ECTS credits can be obtained from a set of study units, leading to a Master's diploma (non-degree-awarding) in Electrical and Computer Engineering in one of the three specializations.
• 30 ECTS credits can be obtained from an original scientific thesis prepared specifically for this purpose.

The program places great emphasis on preparing students for conceptual and design tasks, both individually and as members of multidisciplinary teams. The program also focuses on the acquisition of soft skills and other transferable skills that are of utmost importance in today's society, including proactivity and the capacity for lifelong learning.

Job Opportunities

The new developments related to information and communication technologies, as well as in the areas of industrial production and automation and the new ways of producing and managing electric power, make Electrical and Computer Engineering one of the most dynamic fields in engineering. This Master's program tracks these developments and combines a solid and specific training in areas relevant to the development of the country and the world. It therefore increases career opportunities in industry and the service sector in the field of electrical and computer engineering. There are career opportunities for the different job types in several areas, including:

• Computer vision
• Control systems
• Electric mobility
• Electrical installations
• Embedded systems
• Energy conversion
• Industrial automation
• Industrial informatics
• Machine learning
• Management of computer systems and networks
• Microelectronics (analog and digital)

Program Details

• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
• Type of Course: Master's Degree
• Duration: 4 Semesters / 120.0 ECTS
• Vacancies: 140
• Language: English
• Annual Tuition Fee (Full Tuition Fee):
  • National/EU: 1500.00€
  • International: 6000.00€
  • CPLP International: 3300.00€
• Registration and Accreditation:
  • DGES: Registration n.ºR/A-Cr 15/2021 in Jan. 28, 2021
  • A3ES: Date of publication of the accreditation decision: Jan. 20, 2021, Validity of accreditation: 6 years

All the information presented relates to the academic year 2025/2026.