Masters - Educational Offer

Masters Degree in Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Planning

The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has increased remarkably over the last 20 years, especially in the areas of spatial planning. This growth is evidenced by the diversity of sectors that now use this technology, including geography, the environment, transport/mobility, waste management and water supply, agriculture or civil protection, among many others.

It is undeniable that GIS has become an essential tool, widely used in all sectors where location is a crucial factor in optimising work, increasing productivity or managing the territory. This Master's Degree seeks to respond to the new territorial challenges that are emerging in a rapidly changing world, equipping our graduates with specific skills to respond to these new challenges.

Job Opportunities

Public and private bodies working on territorial issues: scientific research centres; Central and local administration (e.g. CCDR, municipalities, Civil Protection); Military organisations (Army, Navy, Hydrographic Institute); Consultancy companies linked to planning and land use, transport and logistics, the environment, infrastructure networks (water and energy), agriculture.


Taught in collaboration with: Faculty of Sciences (UP)
Type of Course: Masters Degree
Duration: 4 Semesters / 120.0 ECTS
Vacancies: 30
Language: Portuguese
Tuition Fee (Full Tuition Fee): Nacional/EU: 1250.00€

International: 4000.00€

CPLP International: 2200.00€

All the information presented relates to 2024/2025

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Curricular structure

The Master's programme takes place over 4 semesters:

passing the curricular units of the 1st and 2nd semesters confers a diploma of specialisation in Geographic Information Systems (master's degree course, not conferring a degree);
the 3rd semester includes, in addition to two curricular units, a 108-hour internship;
the 4th semester is entirely dedicated to the dissertation.

Contacts

For scientific and academic inquiries- [email protected]
For administrative inquiries - [email protected]
International Students - [email protected]

Registration and Accreditation

DGES

Registration n.ºR/ A-Ef 2769/2011/AL01 in Feb. 28, 2019

A3ES

Date of publication of the accreditation decision: July 31, 2022

Validity of accreditation: 6 years

Information from A3ES