CIVIL ENGINEERING

The course is taught in the Portuguese language, however some curricular units may be taught in the English language

 

Result of the accreditation process by the Higher Education Assessment and Accreditation Agency (A3ES)

Decision: Accredited
Accreditation validity: 31/07/2022
A3ES Deliberation:  link

Admission Exams (general regime):
Physics and Chemistry + Mathematics

This course prepares future civil engineers with knowledge and skills to intervene in the various fields of Civil Engineering, through a solid scientific, multidisciplinary and multi-purpose education, including recent development areas, developing a set of practical application of work of the contents of the various Curricular Units. For this reason, there are included in the study plan contents covering areas such as civil construction, engineering and related areas, project in several specialties, architecture and town planning, construction innovation, production management, safety and hygiene in the workplace, management and administration.

WHY CHOOSE CIVIL ENGINEERING AT UFP?

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Our teachers keep close and supportive throughout your course

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Highly qualified, differentiated and experienced faculty, nationally and internationally recognized using innovative teaching methods.

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Laboratories equipped with up-to-date technologies and equipments, which allow students to learn in a real context and gradually adapt to future professional life.

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Quality of facilities.

YOUR SUPPORT TEAM

Educational success is achieved through teamwork. During your application process, and whenever you need it, you will have the support and advice of a team of professionals.

Professors

In addition to being academically qualified, our teaching staff is known to be very open and available. They will be here for you!

Welcome Team

The Welcome Team, created with UFP collaborators who are mostly alumni of the university, aims to facilitate the integration of the new students.

Staff

In-person (during office hours) or a click away, our staff is professional and willing to help.

STUDY PLAN

1st Cycle – Licenciatura (BSc)* Duration: 6 Semesters · ECTS: 180 ECTS

According to Dispatch no. 12165/2013 DR 2nd series no. 184 of 24 September 2013.

CURRICULAR UNITS
ECTS
Physics
7
Communication Grammar
3
English
3
Introduction to Civil Construction Engineering
5
Mathematics I
7
Construction Materials
5
CURRICULAR UNITS
ECTS
Computer Aided Technical Drawing
5
Mathematics II
7
Optional I
3
General Chemistry
7
Materials Resistance I
8
CURRICULAR UNITS
ECTS
Numerical Analysis
5
Hydraulics I
7
Rehabilitation Materials and Techniques
5
Territory Planning
6
Materials Resistance II
7
CURRICULAR UNITS
ECTS
Applied Statistics
7
Hydraulics II
6
Structure Mechanics
7
Optional II
4
Topography and Photogrammetry
6
CURRICULAR UNITS
ECTS
Reinforced Concrete I
7
Construction Physics
6
Companies and Construction Yards Management
5
Soil Mechanics
6
Construction Procedures
6
CURRICULAR UNITS
ECTS
Reinforced Concrete II
6
Inspection, Coordination and Control of Construction Activities
6
Pathologies and Rehabilitation of Buildings
5
Specialties Project
7
Transportation Planning and Highway Engineering
6

* Successful completion of all courses integrating the study plan of the 1st cycle (180 ECTS) confers the Licenciatura (BSc) degree.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Prof. Dr. Miguel Branco Teixeira

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DATES AND COSTS

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Academic Year 2022/23

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EXCHANGE PROGRAM/STUDY ABROAD

    • University Fernando Pessoa’s students (UFP) who meet the eligibility criteria have the possibility of studying and/or doing internship periods in international mobility.

     

    • Study periods in international mobility of students are carried out in higher education institutions outside Portugal, with which UFP maintains student exchange agreements under the Erasmus + Program (in the European area) or other existing bilateral exchange agreements.

     

    • Information about mobility/exchange programs is available through the International Relations Office (link).
ALUMNI

Alumnus António Bastos has been, since 2007, head of the Technical Department of the Training Center of the Civil Construction and Public Works Industry (CICCOPN)

(PHOTO: CICCOPN.PT)

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