Program Overview
The Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering at School of Engineering Polytechnic of Porto is a MSc programme in Engineering taught in Portuguese over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Porto, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Geomechanics
- Applied Mathematics
- Foundations and Structural Design
- Land-Use Planning and Management
- Mineral Processing and Flowsheet Design
- Applied Geostatistics
- Geoenvironmental Techonologies
- Geotechnical Site Investigation
- Maritime and Fluvial Works
- Underground Excavation I
- Financial Management and Human Resources
- Ground Support and Restrain
- Sanitary Landfills
- Underground Excavation II
- Dissertation / Traineeship / Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The application process for the study cycle leading to a MSc degree is done through the exclusive use of electronic means, at www.isep.ipp.pt/isep/registration.
Entry Requirements
- Graduates or legally equivalent degree or
- Bearers of foreign higher education degree granted after a study cycle organised according to the Bologna Process principles by one of the member states or
- Bearers of foreign higher education degree recognised as fulfilling the objectives of a 1st cycle degree by ISEP\xc2\x92s Technical-Scientific Council or
- Bearers of academic, scientific or professional curricula, which is recognised as attesting the capability to accomplish the 2nd cycle of studies by ISEP\xc2\x92s Technical-Scientific Council.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact School of Engineering Polytechnic of Porto directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About School of Engineering Polytechnic of Porto
School of Engineering Polytechnic of Porto
Porto, Portugal
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University Profile- Language Portuguese
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120