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Doctoral Degree in Computer Science

FCUP's Doctoral Programme in Computer Science focuses on training outstanding professionals who can develop and apply their scientific knowledge in innovative areas of Computer Science. Graduates of this Doctoral Programme will be able to pursue professional careers at the highest level, both in the academic world and in national and international companies.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of FCUP's Doctoral Programme in Computer Science have pursued careers as researchers in public and private research laboratories, become professors in higher and polytechnic education, senior managers in IT companies in Portugal and abroad, and entrepreneurs in the field of information technology.

Type of Course
Doctoral Degree
Duration
6 Semesters / 180.0 ECTS
Vacancies
30
Language
Portuguese and English
Tuition Fee (Full Tuition Fee)
Nacional/EU: 2750.00€
International: 4500.00€
CPLP International: 2975.00€

All the information presented relates to 2024/2025

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Nuno Guimarães

From the first year I focused exclusively on my doctoral thesis, which facilitated and accelerated all the research involved. In addition, the opportunity to discuss ideas with the students and with an extremely qualified and multidisciplinary teaching staff was extremely useful in carrying out my work.

Alumni of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto
Nuno Guimarães Alumni
Other testimonials

Andre Souto Alumni FCUP


As a natural consequence of my academic career at FCUP and all the encouragement I received from all my professors, it was quite easy for me to decide to embark on a scientific career, starting with a PhD in Computer Science. The working conditions, the support not only from my supervisor but also from the entire DCC community were fundamental in building a strong and extremely ambitious career in my doctorate. I found myself surrounded by a calm environment that encouraged me to carry out high-quality research. All these aspects have also contributed to my personal growth, by fostering values such as humility, hard work, co-operation, and respect for others. These are the same values on which I have based my professional career in academia.

Carla Silva Alumni FCUP


The Doctoral Programme in Computer Science (PDCC-FCUP) offers an extremely rewarding experience and creative and scientific freedom for those seeking artistic freedom in the field of scientific research. The collaborative environment and synergy between the members of the Department of Computer Science (DCC-FCUP) allows processes to be carried out in a fast and agile way, everything happens at the right time, and you feel that you are one of the leading agents responsible for innovation, rapid technological and pioneering development in a global context. It enables national, international, and interdisciplinary co-operation in a very natural way, promoting the universal purpose of scientific research. A very enriching experience on many levels.

Registration and Accreditation

DGES

Registration n.ºR/A-Ef 2596/2011 in March 18, 2011

A3ES

Date of publication of the accreditation decision: Feb. 27, 2020

Validity of accreditation: 6 years

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