The MSc in Computational Mechanics (specialisation in Solids and Fluids) provides an interdisciplinary education combining engineering principles and advanced computational methods. Students acquire knowledge of numerical modelling, simulation techniques and the application of computational tools to solve complex engineering problems in solids, fluids and interdisciplinary areas. The programme emphasises theoretical foundations and practical applications and prepares Masters students for careers in industry, research and academia.
It provides comprehensive training in computational mechanics, covering topics such as finite element methods, computational fluid dynamics and structural analysis. Students will participate in practical projects, collaborative research and exposure to industrial practice. The curriculum is designed to develop skills in modelling, formulation, analysis and implementation of simulation tools.
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This programme encourages innovation, autonomy and responsibility, preparing students to excel in a variety of professional contexts.
Computational Mechanics is a fundamental area of modern engineering, enabling the analysis and design of complex systems that are beyond the reach of traditional methods. By mastering computational techniques, graduates are able to innovate and optimise products and processes across a range of industries. Studying this subject will equip you with the skills needed to tackle today's engineering challenges, drive technological advances and contribute to the development of efficient and sustainable solutions.
Master's graduates are uniquely placed to act as agents of change, driving technological and industrial advances, and are well prepared for diverse roles in aerospace, civil and automotive engineering, advanced manufacturing, energy, bioengineering and materials science.
Potential careers include:
The programme also provides a solid foundation for those wishing to pursue doctoral studies in related fields.
Alumnus
" I had an incredible experience at FEUP: apart from acquiring technical and scientific knowledge, I met teachers who passed on values, culture and an inspiring approach."
I had an incredible experience at FEUP: apart from acquiring technical and scientific knowledge, I met teachers who passed on values, culture and an inspiring approach. All this in an environment of great diversity, where details were always present.
The Master's degree in Computational Mechanics at FEUP gave me various skills in the field of mechanical computer simulations, which are essential for my current role, but it also taught me how to reconcile programming with physics.
In addition, the Erasmus programme I took as part of my Master's degree allowed me to get to know other cultures, improve my language and communication skills, and discover different learning methods and software.
The Master's degree in Computational Mechanics prepares us for the challenges of the world of work, because by learning about different topics and working with different tools, we are able to face difficulties where 'knowing how to get by' is crucial.
In the two years I was in the Faculty of Engineering of the U.Porto (FEUP), I was able to deepen my knowledge through classes and projects that were meaningful and well-coordinated with the professors. This programme allowed me to meet colleagues, with whom I have developed friendships, and professors who were available and willing to teach and help through. I think the Master in Computational Mechanics is well structured and the difficulty level is accordant with the quality of teaching. Even so, there is an effort from the professors to improve and better adapt to the new generation of students who enter FEUP each year. The school has all the facilities needed to thrive. It also brings a number of good opportunities due to its connection with other universities and companies.
Once I finished my degree, I was hired by INEGI (Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering), a research institute linked to FEUP where I participated in national and international projects. Now, as my personal goal is to pursue a research career in aerodynamics, I will do a research internship in The von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, in Brussels. I believe FEUP is a teaching institution that widens the student perspective of the professional world and, most importantly, it prepares its students for it. Over the years, as a student, and now as a professional, I see that FEUP does create engineers of all areas.
Director of the Study Programme:
Professor José Joaquim Machado
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretariat:
Drª Cíntia Alves
Drª Rosa Silva
Telephone: 22 5081751/22 5081642
E-mail: [email protected]
Registration n.ºR/A-Cr 114/2011/AL01 in May 15, 2019
Date of publication of the accreditation decision: Nov. 13, 2018
Validity of accreditation: 6 years
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