Masters
Apply for a Master’s Programme
You may apply for a master programme (2nd study cycle) under the following conditions:
- if you have completed an undergraduate programme (1st study cycle) or a legal equivalent;
- if you hold a foreign undergraduate degree (1st study cycle) recognized, by the Scientific Council, as complying with the undergraduate degree requirements;
- if you hold either an academic, scientific or professional curriculum verifying the capability to complete the master’s programme you are applying to (for example, students with a minimum of 138 ECTS completed).
This application process is not intended for students considered international.
Applications
| Deadlines 2025/26 | 1st Call | 2nd Call | 3rd Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of applications1 | March 3 to March 21 (until 5 p.m.), 2025 | June 16 to July 11 (until 5 p.m.), 2025 | To be announced |
| Publication of temporary results | April 11, 2025 | July 28, 2025 | To be announced |
| Complaints and reevaluation requests | April 12 to April 15, 2025 | July 28 to July 31, 2025 | To be announced |
| Publication of final results | April 28, 2025 | August 29, 2025 | To be announced |
| Pre-Registration (Vacancy Reservation)2 | April 28 to May 9, 2025 | August 18 to August 29, 2025 | To be announced |
| Placement of replacements3 | April 28 to May 22, 2025 | August 18 to August 29, 2025 | To be announced |
| Registration Confirmation | August 22 to September 1, 2025 | August 22 to September 1, 2025 | To be announced |
| Welcome Week | September 1 to September 3, 2025 | September 1 to September 3, 2025 | Contact Student Support Services |
2All applicants must pre-register online and the vacancy reservation payment by the deadlines indicated below, failing which they will lose their place.
3Replacement candidates will be called in the admissions platform, during the registration confirmation period.
Students completing their undegraduate degree
The 1st and 2nd calls of applications are open to applicants expecting to obtain an undergraduate degree by the deadline for registration confirmation (see table above). These applicants must:
- have a minimum of 138 ECTS completed, at the time of the application, proven by:
- Técnico students: a PDF printout of the enrolment curriculum, from the personal area in the Fénix system, showing the course units completed (with the number of ECTS credits and grades) and the average at the time. In addition, a signed Declaration under Oath attesting their undergraduate average grade at the time of application must be submitted;
- students from other Schools: detailed* official documentation, such as an official academic transcript with average grade and all the curricular units concluded, ECTS credits and grades, as well as, a signed Declaration under Oath attesting their undergraduate average grade at the time of application;
- present, by the end of the registration confirmation deadline, the undergraduate programme final certificate/diploma, without which they will lose the placement.
- Técnico students must apply for the 1st Cycle Certificate through the Connect platform before the enrollment confirmation deadline.
Students with direct access
Following the transition to the New Teaching Model for the 2021/22 school year (nr 3 of 6th article of Decree-Law nr. 65/2018), students that have been enrolled in an undergraduate programme at Técnico might have direct access to the continuation master’s programme if:
- they were enrolled in the academic year 2020/21;
- they were enrolled in the academic year 2020/19 but not in the academic year 2020/21.
These students will only have to enrol directly in Fénix (at the start of the next academic year) and not submit any applications, except if they wish to attend a non-continuing master’s programme.
Required Documents
To complete the application process it is necessary to submit the following scanned documents, at the admissions portal:
- Up-to-date CV;
- Official academic transcript with average grade (with all the curricular units concluded, correspondent ECTS credits and grades). Técnico students may submit curricular information available on Fénix);
- Document specifying the type of grading scheme of the academic records, for students that did not finish their degree in the Portuguese education system (scale of 0-20 classifications);
- Statement under oath (only for applicants that have not yet completed the 1st study cycle);
- Bank transfer slip of the payment for the application fee (for bank transfers only);
- Display of identification document (passport, foreign citizen card or other appropriate), or, when authorized by the candidate, a simple photocopy of the identification document.
All the documentation listed is compulsory. In addition, other documents may be submitted, such as letters of motivation or recommendation, certificates or non-curricular diplomas.
Application Fees
An application fee payment is required for each application, which is not refunded after the publication of results.
- First and second applications: 50 euros each.
- Further applications: 100 euros each.
Payment
- After submission of the application process, an ATM reference will be generated to proceed with the payment.
- The payment shall be done until 3 working days after the submission and sealing of the application.
- The application fee is not refundable, regardless of the result.
Vacancy Reservation
During the pre-registration period (online), a fee of 100 euros must be paid in order to reserve a place, which will then be deducted from the tuition fee of the programme in which the student confirms the registration.
If registration is not confirmed or is canceled, this amount will not be refunded.
Selection Criteria
For students applying for a master’s, the admission decisions and selection are the responsibility of the coordinator of the course you’re considering applying to, with the following criteria:
- Scientific affinity between the acquired course and the 2nd cycle programme that you are applying for;
- Nature of the academic degree earned;
- Academic performance on the attended course.
- Curricular Evaluation, based on scientific and academic CV.
The Scientific Council has defined a formula for calculating the Affinity parameter based on the following criteria:
- Basic training in Engineering: corresponds to the number of ECTS that the candidate’s curriculum includes of basic training in Engineering (including curricular units in maths, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, management/economics, HASS, integrative project).
- Specific curricular units: corresponds to the number of ECTS that the candidate’s curriculum includes of specific courses for the master’s programme to which the candidate is applying.
Affinity for students who attended the 1st cycle at Técnico is calculated automatically. For students who have not attended the 1st cycle at Técnico, it is calculated according to the criteria defined by the coordinator of the course to which they are applying.
Study Programmes 2025/26
*To be announced
**Vacancies available only in case of a 3rd Call of aplications, once 1st and 2nd call students are enrolled.
1 – Vacancies for each programme are all available in the 1st Call.
2 – The vacancies not filled in the 1st Call will be made available in the 2nd Call of applications.
3 – Cmin: Minimum Grade.
4 – Application for the 2nd study cycle of the Integrated Master in Architecture.
5 – Applications are submitted on the Faculty of Architecture website.
Tuition fees
National/European Union Students*: The annual tuition fees of Técnico’s study programmes, approved by the General Council of ULisboa, are set between 825.00€ and 2500.00€, according to the characteristics of each course.
Integrated master’s tuition fees are the same as for undergraduate degrees.
Students from countries outside the European Union must apply as an International Student. Thus, the tuition fee is different.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I’m a student at Técnico, do I need to ask the academic services for a transcript of records of the 1st cycle?
As the information on Técnico students is registered in the Fénix system, all that is required is a PDF printout of the enrolment curriculum, from the personal area in the Fénix system, showing the course units completed (with the number of ECTS credits and grades) and the average at the time. This document must be submitted on the application platform.
How to obtain:
- Student > Curriculum > Ver plano curricular (choosing the study programme) > Ver currículo de matrícula (selecting 1st cycle)
- Print this webpage, choosing as printing destination “Save as PDF”
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How is the application grade calculated? Is there a minimum grade?
The application grade (C) is calculated using the following expression, mentioned in the 2nd cycle access regulations annex:
C = 180 × (0.3 × A + 0.3 × N/5 + 0.4 × MFC/200) + B
in which:
- A corresponds to the scientific affinity between the acquired course and the 2nd cycle programme that you are applying for;
- N corresponds to the Nature of the academic degree earned;
- MFC corresponds to the Final Grade achieved in the undegraduate programme
- B is the Curricular Evalutation (criteria stipulated in the regulations).
The minimum application grades are defined by the Scientific Coordination of each course and are published above.
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Is the application grade updated when I complete the degree (180 ECTS)?
No. The Final Grade used to calculate the application grade, presented at the time of submitting the application, will not change as well as the placement.
More Information and Contacts
Técnico Open Day
On the Técnico’s Open Day, it is possible to get to know the scientific areas, the courses, and the facilities, in a day with a vast programme of interactive activities with the School’s entire community.
Masters Open Day
Get to know the study programme, projects and career paths at the sunset with master students and professors.
You can also find out more about international programmes, career preparation, support and extracurricular activities.
MasterTalks
Learn about the areas of study, research projects and dissertations of each master’s programme in a 30-minute talk with Técnico professors and students. You can also find out more about international opportunities and career development.
Talk with us
The Academic Registry Office is available to answer questions regarding the submission of applications, documents, or payments for study programmes offered at Alameda Campus, at the following email address: candidaturas.ag@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
For study programmes taught at Taguspark Campus, please use this email address: academicatagus@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
If you wish to learn more about our programmes and academic experience, you may schedule a visit or a Zoom chat with a student.
Day-to-day
From the first steps to graduation, there is a lot of essential information for every student’s day-to-day life along the way.
Registration and Welcome Week
After the placement, each student must registrate in Técnico and may participate in the welcoming activities.
The request for credit transfer of previous courses is initiated later after registration has been completed.