Courses Offered

PhD Courses

The MIT Portugal Program’s doctoral courses are awarded jointly by the participating Portuguese institutions in each area, and take three to four years to complete. MIT collaboration in supervision and teaching is a strong feature of these courses, as are reciprocal student visits to MIT for some students awarded FCT-MIT PhD grants. The MIT Portugal Program offers the following PhD courses:

• Bioengineering Systems
• Leaders for Technical Industries (EDAM)
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Transportation Systems

Advanced Studies Diploma Courses

Advanced Studies Courses (Bologna 3rd Cycle) are one-year professional courses that are awarded by the participating Portuguese institutions in each area. MIT collaboration in supervision and teaching is a strong feature of these courses, along with reciprocal student visits. The courses are oriented toward people already pursuing professional careers in relevant fields. The Advanced Studies Courses are as follows:

• Bioengineering Systems
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Technology Management Enterprise (EDAM)

Master’s Degree

The Master’s Course brings together the tradition and rigor of a Master's in Engineering with the insights of an MBA. Curriculum development, teaching, and supervision are organized jointly by the Portuguese participating universities and MIT. The MIT Portugal Program offers one Master’s Course (Bologna 2nd cycle):

• CTIS – Complex Transportation Infrastructure Systems (Transportation Systems)

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