Overview

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from University of Porto promotes the development of several important technical and personal skills recognised by the business world; maintains connections with companies and national R&D institutes regarding several aspects, namely through the cooperation of its teachers and projects developed in partnership; Promotes PhDs in an industrial environment.

Students in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering programme from University of Porto will:

follow professional careers, at a national or international level,

get a comprehensive training and an integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary vision to solve materails engineering problems,

incorporate the solutions in a sustainable industrial and social development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Research Activities

Thesis

Advanced Materials Science

Advanced Product Development

Advanced Production Processes

Advanced Techniques in Materials Characterization

Applied Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Porto, Portugal

Disciplines

Materials Science View 6 other PhDs in Materials Science in Portugal

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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

Can apply to the PDEMM:

Holders of a Master’s degree or its legally binding equivalent;

Holders of a 1st degree possessing a especially relevant academic or scientific curriculum recognised by the Scientific Committee as attesting to the applicant’s ability to carry out this study programme;

Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum, recognised by the Scientific Committee as attesting to the applicant’s ability to carry out this study programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2750 EUR / year

≈ 2750 EUR / year

Living costs

Porto

Portugal

556 - 865 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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