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Masters Degree in Software Engineering

The Master in Software Engineering (MESW) is a higher education program that promotes qualification excellence in both nuclear and advanced topics on Software Engineering, from its theoretical foundations to IT industry integration.

The Master in Software Engineering aims at providing advanced, professional and scientific training, devised for professionals seeking to update their skills, as well as acquiring new and state-or-the-art knowledge in Software Engineering.

MESW graduates are indispensable professionals in the software industry, capable of managing
large-scale projects, with complexity and restrictions imposed by the market. We need to train people capable of being at the top of the technical hierarchy of the global software industry.

Type of Course
Masters Degree
Duration
4 Semesters / 120.0 ECTS
Vacancies
50
Language
Portuguese - Suitable for English - speaking students
Tuition Fee (Full Tuition Fee)
Nacional/EU: 2000.00€

All the information presented relates to 2024/2025

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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

The objective of MESW is to promote excellence in qualification in advanced and core aspects of Software Engineering (ES), from its theoretical foundations to the integration of computer technologies in organizations so that students can:

  • Work efficiently in a project team to develop quality software;
  • Detect conflicts in requirements and define solutions in the limits of cost, time, existing knowledge and organizational idiosyncrasies;
  • Design Software Engineering solutions taking into account ethical, social, legal, technological and economic restrictions;
  • Understand and value the analysis of feasibility, negotiation, efficient work habits, leadership, communication and continuous study;
  • Learn new Software Engineering development models, techniques and technologies;
  • Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Software development technology, promoting change in organizations;
  • Lead the work in several areas of Software development.

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Career opportunities

Career opportunities

The MESW curriculum is anchored in real world problem solving, through team based software development projects, based on a "learn-by-doing" philosophy. Consequently, MESW provides the industry with highly trained, specialised professionals capable of leading and managing large and complex software engineering projects, guaranteeing high quality standards.

Testimonials

Testimonials

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Graduated in Computer and Medical Instrumentation Engineering at ISEP since the end of 2014, my professional career in Software started at iTGROW in February 2015, where I have been since.


The ambition that I always had prevents me from standing idly observing the world, especially the technological one, which evolves every day, demanding of those who live in it more and more. This premise, and the fact that I feel that I still have some gaps to fill in this area, where I am currently employed, have made me, in partnership with my company, to apply for the Master's Degree in Software Engineering at the prestigious national and internationally, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto.


Involved in critical projects in the area of ​​Aeronautics, MESW offers me different values ​​that will make me stand out in the business environment. The proximity with the teachers offers us a different experience in the University, providing a master's degree that adapts to the profile of each student and their respective abilities or failures, always encourage us, knowing that we can give even more and better, becoming good professionals, both in terms of teamwork and interaction as well as knowledge and best practices. I have no hesitation in saying that it is a case of success and will grow even more, either by the partnerships that already have and continues to develop, or by the quality of education and issues addressed.


FEUP itself has a service that besides serving many students, manages to be personalized to each one and to promote our well-being, starting with the impeccable facilities that maintain, from the quality of the service that offers to us, always ready to help and quick to respond.


Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors gives me an unforgettable and remarkable academic experience that will definitely enhance my professional career.

Partnerships with companies

Partnerships with companies

It is common practice to invite personalities from the business world and the public sector as part of various curricular units, in order to encourage students to have contact with non-academic environments.

In addition, students can carry out their dissertations in a business environment or in research laboratories - and much of the work carried out is part of research projects with public or private funding. The research centres to which the lecturers are affiliated promote technology transfer projects with companies, which allows them to assess the needs of the productive fabric and to promote the presentation of topics for students' dissertations. Companies often contact lecturers to establish collaborations ranging from consultancy to technology transfer. These projects may involve students from the programme and may be the subject of dissertations (subject to appropriate confidentiality conditions).

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Contacts

Contacts

Secretariat
Tel.: 220413903/ 225082134
E-mail: [email protected]

Registration and Accreditation

DGES

Registration n.ºR/A - CR 21/2016 in March 14, 2016

A3ES

Date of publication of the accreditation decision: May 3, 2022

Validity of accreditation: 3 years

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