Program Overview

Mathematics Program

The Mathematics program provides access to a broad range of career opportunities, not only due to the knowledge acquired but also the unique skills fostered through its study, including logical reasoning, creativity, abstraction, and critical thinking.

Education Objectives

• Strong foundation in Mathematics
• Opportunity to explore various applications of Mathematics
• Choice of one of three specializations in the third year: Mathematics, Operational Research, or Statistics and Risk Management
• Engagement with renowned companies and researchers
• Mastery of the necessary fundamentals for advancing studies in Applied, Pure, and Educational Mathematics

Career Opportunities

• Medium and large companies in the management sector
• Insurance companies
• Banks
• Pension fund and investment management companies
• Information companies focused on programming and numerical analysis-computation
• Scientific research in laboratories and research centers

General Characterization

Program Details

• DGES code: 1117
• Cycle: Bachelor (1st Cycle)
• Degree: Licenciado
• Access to other programs: Access to 2nd cycle
• Coordinator: Ana Margarida Fernandes Ribeiro
• Opening date: September
• Vacancies: 25
• 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
  • Mathematics | M | 108 | 48
  • Informatics | I | 6 | 0
  • Social Sciences and Humanities | CHS | 3 | 0
  • Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0
  • Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 12 (a)
  • TOTAL | 120 | 60
• (a) 12 ECTS in courses chosen by the student on a list approved annually by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT.

Conditions of Admittance

• Specific exams: One of the following groups:
  • 19 Mathematics A + 07 Physics and Chemistry
  • 19 Mathematics A + 02 Biology and Geology
  • 19 Mathematics A + 18 Portuguese
• 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 UCs is continuous for all components that integrate it.
• 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 UCs 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).
• Combinations of three evaluation components are allowed: (i) Theoretical-practical evaluation; (ii) Laboratory or project evaluation; (iii) Summative assessment.

Structure

Paths

• Mathematics - Mathematics Profile
• Mathematics - Operations Research Profile
• Mathematics - Statistics and Risk Management Profile