Program Overview

Environmental Engineering Program

The sustainability of the Planet requires skilled professionals to address the challenges posed by climate change, water and energy scarcity, and biodiversity protection. At NOVA FCT, the Undergraduate Programme in Environmental Engineering equips engineers to develop innovative solutions that balance human progress with the Planet's sustainability.

Education Objectives

With over 40 years of pioneering experience, this programme combines engineering, science, and technology, focusing on areas such as water resource management, ecosystem restoration, and the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. It fosters the development of essential scientific and practical skills for a market undergoing profound ecological transformation.

Why Choose This Degree?

• Experienced and Renowned Faculty: a pioneering course in environmental engineering, taught by highly qualified faculty with extensive scientific, technological, and practical expertise.
• Real Impact on the Planets Future: gain the skills needed to contribute directly to global sustainability, tackling challenges such as climate change, natural resource management, and the transition to circular economy.
• Preparation for a Changing Job Market: the ecological transition and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are driving increased demand for skilled environmental engineers to lead sustainable solutions.
• Integration of Multidisciplinary Knowledge: a comprehensive education that combines natural, social, and technological sciences, fostering a systemic and innovative approach to environmental challenges.
• Proximity to the Job Market: strong connections with companies and national and international organisations involved in pioneering projects, ensuring a smooth transition to the workforce.

Career Opportunities

• Consultancy Firms: activities related to environmental and sustainability issues.
• Auditing Firms: focus on compliance assessment and environmental improvement.
• Service and Utilities Companies: work in key sectors such as water resource management, waste management, and energy.
• Industry: application of technological solutions in industrial processes to mitigate environmental impacts.
• Public Organisations: municipalities, regional and national government structures.
• International Organisations: European Commission, European Environment Agency, and other European and global organisations related to sustainability.

General Characterization

Program Details

• DGES code: 1052
• Cycle: Bachelor (1st Cycle)
• Degree: Licenciado
• Access to other programs: Access to 2nd cycle
• Coordinator: Pedro Manuel da Hora Santos Coelho
• Opening date: September
• Vacancies: 51
• 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

(a) 6 ECTS in courses chosen by the student on a list approved annually by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT, which includes the unity of all scientific areas of NOVA FCT.

Conditions of Admittance

• Specific exams: One of the following groups: 02 Biology and Geology + 19 Mathematics A or 07 Physics and Chemistry + 19 Mathematics A
• Admission formula: 60% of the final grade obtained in secondary school, 40% 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 UC is continuous for all the components that integrate it, and it must be completed by the last day of the school term of the academic semester.
• 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 UC 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).
• All requirements and conditions related to the evaluation of the UC, namely the minimum weights and classifications, if any, of each component, as well as the Frequency conditions, are defined a priori and, mandatorily, published in the Discipline Form.
• For each UC, combinations of three evaluation components are allowed: (i) Theoretical-practical evaluation; (ii) Laboratory or project evaluation; (iii) Summative assessment.

Structure

1.ş Semester

2.ş Semester

3.ş Semester

4.ş Semester

4.ş Semester - Unidade Curricular do Bloco Livre

5.ş Semester

6.ş Semester

6.ş Semester - Opçăo PIIC/PIPP