Overview
Computer Science (MAP joint programme) from University of Porto is supported by around 150 faculty, covers all major areas in Computer Science, both fundamental and more applied areas, and involves the cooperation of national and international research unities and companies. MAPi has established partnerships with leading Universities, such as Carnegie Mellon University, within the CMU-Portugal program, leading to a dual degree in Computer Science conferred by both institutions, and with University of Texas at Austin. There are already more then ten students being co-advised by faculty from both institutions.
Careers
Our program aims to produce future leaders in Computer Science, scientifically well educated, prepared to pursue a professional career as researchers, university professors or as innovative professionals at leading companies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Automata and Applications
- Algebraic and Coalgebraic Models in Software Development
- Cryptography and Information Security
- Distributed Computing
- Data Warehousing Systems
- Knowledge Discovery from Data Bases
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies & Cloud ComputingAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s or second cycle university degree in computer science, IT, information engineering or other areas
- A degree from a domestic or international institution of higher education, recognised as appropriate by the Scientific Board;
- Professional or research experience recognised as relevant and appropriate by the Scientific Board.
- ID document (Citizen Card /ID Card / Passport) or declaration containing the identification data
- Graduation certificate regarding a higher education degree
- Certificate (Transcript) of the higher education institution listing the curricular units in which you got a passing grade, indicating the regime (semester/year) and the number of credit units/ECTS.
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation;
- Information regarding the supervisor;
- Letters of recommendation;
- Photo (optional)
Tuition Fee
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International
2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Porto
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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