Overview

Informatics from University of Minho allows a solid training of human resources in several areas of Informatics, which are able to take on autonomous scientific research, contributing to the progress of science, the deepening of technological evolution and the widening of its applicational spectrum.

Careers

The course also aims to equip the industry sector with experts capable of responding to challenges and implement solutions, while prospectively contributing to the development of new business areas and opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Architectures

Advanced Computing

Algorithms for Biological Sequences Analysis

Applicational Architectures

Architecture and Calculus

Autonomous Systems

Big Data Management

Bioinformatics Laboratory

Busi ness Analytics

Computer Applications in Biomedicine

Computer Vision

Computing Systems Engineering

Connective Systems and Classifiers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-05 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 4 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) 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 for the PhD in Informatics:

a) Master degree holders in the areas of Informatics or Informatics Engineering;

b) Master degree holders or equivalent in related fields, As long as the courses contemplate, in the areas of Informatics or Informatics Engineering, a total of, at least, 120 ECTS;

c) Holders of a degree in the areas of Informatics, Informatics Engineering or related fields, at courses of 300 ECTS or equivalent, provided that the holders present a relevant academic or scientific curriculum, recognized by CCEEUM as attesting the capacity to accomplish this cycle of studies;

d) Holders of academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by CCEEUM as attesting the capacity to accomplish this cycle of studies.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Braga

454 - 697 EUR /month

Living costs

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

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