Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Artificial Intelligence Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Overview
Electrical and Computer Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa complements the basic training of candidates for the improvement of studies and research and development in emerging areas of knowledge. Upon completion of the course of study, candidates will be able to lead, with scientific rigor and technological and methodological present, processes involving analysis, design, modeling, production and operation of advanced and innovative systems in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Careers
Doctors in Electrical and Computer Engineering will further career opportunities in research centers or research and development associated with public and private institutions, and the institutions of higher education.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Portuguese accreditation entity (A3ES).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Scientific Research Methodologies and Techniques
- Entrepreneurship Methods
- Doctoral Conference
- Research Planning
- Advanced Topics <in the chosen specialization area>
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Qualifications certificate listing the obtained grades;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Statement of Intent (Letter of Intent) in which the candidate explains why he/she is interested in doing this PhD program;
- Application form
- Possess an MSc degree or equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related areas with a grade of at least 14 out of 20 (70%);
- Possess a first degree Electrical and Computer Engineering or related areas and a scholar or scientific curriculum recognized as adequate by the Council of the Electrical Engineering Department;
- Possess a scholar, professional or scientific curriculum recognized as adequate by the Council of the Electrical Engineering Department.
- The candidates must be fluent in English, both in speaking and writing. In duly justified cases the Scientific Committee might accept candidates that do not satisfy this condition.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Applies to you
Non-residents
4,432 AUD / year
≈ 2,750 EUR / year
EU/EEA
European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Applies to you
EU/EEA Nationals
4,432 AUD / year
≈ 2,750 EUR / year
Living costs
Lisbon
Portugal
1,015-1,810 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The University itself does not offer scholarships.
Some other alternatives include:
- Scholarships by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) - https://www.fct.pt/en/financiamento/programas-de-financiamento/bolsas/
- Sometimes, depending on running research projects, it is possible to get some support from projects (for this, candidates must contact professors in the department to check if they have projects with positions).
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