Bachelor in Informatics Engineering

The B.Sc. in Informatics Engineering (LEI) seeks to provide its students and future computer engineers a broad spectrum of theoretical knowledge, methods and practical skills that will enable them to continue their studies for more advanced cycles, such as master’s or doctorate.

Students can also proceed directly to professional activities in the computer area in a wide range of domains. Traditionally, the B.Sc. takes into account the recommendations of international organizations such as IEEE/ACM/AIS, as well as aspects considered relevant for the exercise of the profession by the Orders of the Engineers.

Learning Objectives and Skills to Develop

Students who complete the B.Sc. in Informatics Engineering will acquire extensive knowledge and skills in Informatics – including Computational Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Networks and Software Engineering – as well as fundamentals of Mathematics and Physics required for Engineering degrees. They will also acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in Economics, Management and Social Sciences, as well as transversal skills, including teamwork.

Conditions for Admission of Candidates

For national candidates:
Access Exams (Either one of the following sets):
19 Mathematics A or 07 Physics and Chemistry 19 Mathematics A

For international candidates:
https://www.uc.pt/international-applicants

The information provided does not exempt the consult the page of the General Directorate of Education Superior (DGES) and/or a Candidates page. See the DGES and Candidates website.

Access to Further Studies

M.Sc. in Informatics Engineering or similar areas. In some cases, students might also have access to Ph.D. programs.

Qualification Requirements

The study cycle consists of three years organized in six semesters, with a total of thirty compulsory curricular units and 180 ECTS. Of these, there are 126 ECTS in course units in the IT area, 36 ECTS in the IT area Mathematics, 12 ECTS in the area of Economics, Management and Social Sciences and 6 in the area of Physics.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Not applicable.

Tuition Price

National or equivalent student: 697€ (annual amount);
International student: 7000€ (annual amount).

Learning/Evaluation Languages

Portuguese.

Qualification Legal Framework

The qualification is framed in the Diário da República, 2a. Series No. 194 October 8, 2013; Dispatch no. 12841/2013.