Overview

At Environmental Engineering from University of Porto areas of research specialization include, in a non-exhaustive list, the phenomenological understanding of any kind of physical, chemical or biological processes that affect the quality of any environmental compartment (surface water or groundwater, surface, atmosphere and biota) or respective sub-compartment, as well as the introduction of new industrial practices (green engineering, environmental nanotechnology, industrial ecology) or the problems of sanitation and water supply in addition to the study of relationships between public health, engineering and sustainability.

Students in the Environmental Engineering programme from University of Porto will:

develop their thesis research in any of the departments at FEUP since the first year, under the orientation of a supervisor.

focus on fundamental understanding of the basic chemical, physical, biological and technological processes underlying environmental engineering problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Engineering

Thesis

Environmental Science

Engineering

Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering View 3 other PhDs in Environmental Engineering in Portugal

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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a Master's degree or legal equivalent in Environmental Engineering or related area;

Holders of a Bachelor's degree with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum within the area recognized by the Scientific Committee as attesting to their ability to attend this cycle of studies;

Those with an academic, scientific or professional curriculum within the area recognized by the Scientific Committee as attesting to their ability to attend this cycle of studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

3500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3500 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Porto

556 - 865 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.