Overview

At Mechanical Engineering from University of Porto training is conducted by a high level study and research in a subject included in the wide range of areas covered by mechanical engineering.

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

be able to carry out important research in the area of his PhD, autonomous but also at the same time several Integrator competences,

promote the development of knowledge both in academic and scientific environment, as well as in business environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Industrial Risks

Bio Mechanics

Complements of Finite Elements

Control of Non-Linear Systems

Structural Dynamics

Solar Energy

Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics

Structural Adhesive Joints

Composite Laminates

Composite Materials

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

Mechanical Engineering View 4 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering 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

ID document (Citizen Card / ID Card / Passport) or declaration containing the identification data (Mandatory)

Graduation Certificate from a higher education programme (Mandatory)

Certificate of the higher education institution listing the curricular units completed, the regime (semester/year) and the number of credit units/ECTS. (Mandatory)

Curriculum vitae (Mandatory)

Information regarding the supervisor (Optional)

Motivation Letter (Mandatory)

Recommendation Letters (Optional)

Photo (Optional)

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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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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