Bachelor in Informática Industrial

The aim is to train qualified professionals to select, program, install and maintain computer and electronic equipment for the industry.
Therefore, the following general objectives are stated:
– Develop the ability to design, implement and operate IT solutions for the industry;
– Stimulate the ability to solve problems using appropriate technological tools;
– Develop the ability to analyze data, in order to propose and substantiate solutions and opinions, including technical, social, scientific and ethical aspects;
– Promote lifelong learning with a high degree of autonomy;
– Develop leadership and group work skills;
– Promote entrepreneurship and innovation.

Candidates can apply through the National Access Call, Special Calls, or by way of change of Institution/course pair.

Entrance Exams for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027

Entrance Exams
16 Mathematics
and one of the following:
02 Biology and Geology
07 Physics and Chemistry
10 Descriptive Geometry
18 Portuguese

Minimum Scores
Application Score: 95 points
Entrance Exam Score: 95 points

Final Score Calculation Formula
Secondary School Average: 50%
Entrance Exams: 50%

Regional Preference
Percentage of Reserved Places: 30%

Influence Area: Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Guarda, Leiria, Santarém, Viseu

Other Preferential Access Routes
Percentage of Reserved Places: 20%

Eligible Courses for Preferential Access:
082 Computer Science (DL 74/2004)
578 Computer Science (Port. 26/2005)
669 Computer Science (Port. 49/2005)
679 Computer Science (Port. 817/2009)
753 Computer Science Technician
813 Group 1 / Computer Science
977 Recurring – Computer Science (DL 74/2004)
997 Computer Science (INA) (Port. 37/2005)
A11 Computer Science (VC) (Port. 941/2009)
A12 Computer Science (VCT) (Port. 941/2009)
A75 Electronics and Computers (T) – Port. 814/2009
G08 Computer Science (VC) (Portaria n.º 260/2013)
G21 Computer Science (VT) (Portaria n.º 260/2013)
G34 Industrial Electronics and Automation (Portaria n.º 262/2013)
G64 Electronics and Computers (Portaria n.º 263/2013)
G84 Computer Science (Portaria n.º 33/2015)
H34 Industrial Electronics and Automation
H84 Computer Science
R25 Computer Systems Technician
R38 Computer Programmer
S27 Computer Electronics Technician
S28 Industrial Electronics and Equipment Technician
S29 Electronics/Instrumentation, Control, and Telemaintenance Technician
T04 Computer Programmer
T17 Electronics, Automation, and Control Technician
T19 Electronics, Automation, and Instrumentation Technician
T29 Computer Systems Technician

The graduate in Industrial Informatics is qualified to perform a very diverse set of functions, namely:
– Software programmer;
– Computer systems administrator;
– Computer systems analyst;
– Automation Systems Designer;
– IoT and embedded systems analyst.

The main teaching language at the Instituto de Engenharia de Coimbra is Portuguese. However, some curricular units of the course may be offered in English and/or with tutorial support in English.

The graduate in Industrial Informatics must achieve the following learning and skills:
– Solid knowledge of computer systems, electronics, automation and instrumentation applied to industrial computer systems;
– Solid knowledge of communication networks, information systems, databases, artificial intelligence, programming and software engineering;
– Information analysis skills, to obtain production indicators and process indicators for planning and decision support;
– Ability to solve problems, develop solutions and formulate reasoned reasoning, based on multiple sources of information and using appropriate technological tools;
– Knowledge of the functioning of an industrial unit in technical and organizational aspects.

The degree allows access to the 2nd cycle of studies leading to the Master’s degree.