Bachelor in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Course Objectives

The Degree in Electromechanical Engineering aims to train Electromechanical Engineers capable of exercising their professional activity with a high level of technical and scientific competence.
This course aims to train professionals with specific competences in the technological areas, developing their practical sense and providing solid knowledge in basic engineering sciences, focusing on the areas of mechanics and electrotechnology, in order to give the graduate an ability polyvalent intervention. It also aims to provide its graduates with adequate training so that they can continue their studies in the following cycles.
The course has a wide application spectrum, allowing the graduates to be able to carry out their activity in the industrial area and in the service area in general.
The Degree in Electromechanical Engineering has a total of 180 credits, distributed over 6 semesters (3 years). In the last semester there is the curricular unit of Project with elaboration of report and discussion.

Access Conditions

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
07 Physics and Chemistry
16 Mathematics

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: 25%

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

Other Preferential Access Routes
Percentage of Reserved Places: 10%

Eligible Courses for Preferential Access:
081 Electrical and Electronics (DL 74/2004)
602 Technical-Professional Courses (All Courses)
604 12th Grade Vocational Education (All Courses)
718 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
736 Building Electricity Technician
737 Maintenance Electricity Technician
748 Energy Management Technician
766 Energy Systems Technician
782 Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electromechanics)
785 Industrial Maintenance Technician (Mechatronics)
812 Group 1 / Electrical and Electronics
814 Group 1 / Mechanics
G80 Vocational School Courses Prior to DL 74/2004
P43 Electronics, Automation, and Control Technician
P45 Electronics, Automation, and Instrumentation Technician
P46 Electrotechnical Technician
P47 Renewable Energy Technician
P49 Cooling and Air Conditioning Technician
P63 Industrial Maintenance Technician
P66 Mechatronics Technician

Professional Outlets

The Degree in Electromechanical Engineering can perform its activity in:
Conception, execution and exploration of systems and electrical-mechanical products in the mechanical and thermal equipment industry;
Design, production, installation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems;
Electric energy production, transportation and distribution area;
Individual companies;
Functions in the industry, in the areas of production, maintenance and quality;
Integration into research and development teams;
Education and training.

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Learning Language

Portuguese.

Learning Objectives

The Bachelor degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering is based on a teaching model that gives priority to the development of competences, through components with a strong predominance in the experimental and design method.
Learning objectives are developed through:
– Performing group work, promoting discussion of opinions, and teamwork;
– Research and development of solutions to practical real-life problems through small projects;
– Written and oral presentation of reports and papers;
– Experimental implementation of practical laboratory work under the guidance of the teacher;
– Seminars and Workshops in which specialized speakers are invited;
– Study visits to institutions in the area.

Access to Superior Studies

Graduates in Electro-Mechanical Engineering may apply for master’s degrees (2nd cycle studies) in the Electro-Mechanical Engineering or in related areas of Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Course Coordinators

Main Branch

Curricular Year: 1
Curricular Unit Code ECTS Period
Calculus I 60021519 6 1st S
Cumputer Aidded Design 60021553 4 1st S
Eletrotecnia I 61000499 5 1st S
Introduction to Programming 60021564 5 1st S
Linear Algebra 60021536 5 1st S
Physics 60021525 5 1st S
Applied Mechanics 60021609 5 2nd S
Calculus II 60021570 6 2nd S
Digital Systems 60021581 5 2nd S
Eletrotecnia II 61000507 5 2nd S
Technical English 60021626 3 2nd S
Thermodynamics 60021615 6 2nd S

Curricular Year: 2
Curricular Unit Code ECTS Period
Eletrónica 61000477 5 1st S
Fluid Mechanics 60021680 5 1st S
Instrumentation and Measurement 60021652 5 1st S
Materials 60021663 5 1st S
Strength of Materials 60021674 5 1st S
Theory of Systems 60021637 5 1st S
Hydraulic and Thermal Machines 60021749 5 2nd S
Industrial Automation 60021716 5 2nd S
Mechanical Technology 60021738 6 2nd S
Máquinas Elétricas 61000529 5 2nd S
Sistemas Elétricos e Qualidade de Serviço 61000554 5 2nd S
Statistical Methods 60021691 4 2nd S

Curricular Year: 3