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Master’s in Facade Technology

Training the professionals shaping a sustainable future!

Portugal faces a critical challenge in modernizing its building stock. In addition to the urgent need for new buildings, an estimated one million residential buildings require retrofit or rehabilitation. The growing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, along with the demand for innovative and high-performance facades, highlights the need for highly skilled professionals in this field.

The Master’s in Facade Technology is a strategic response to this demand, designed as a lifelong learning program that grants a Master’s degree in just one academic year. This professional-oriented, evening-program aims to equip students with specialized skills to work in areas as design, consultancy, regulation, leadership, and innovation in the facade sector, addressing the technical, environmental, and socio-economic challenges of the field.

Why this Master's?

  • A pioneering program in Portugal – An interdisciplinary approach combining facade technology, engineering, and architecture.
  • International network – A member of the European Facade Network, fostering exchanges with leading European universities.
  • Direct industry connection – Developed in collaboration with state laboratories, professional associations, and top industry players, ensuring an education aligned with market needs.
  • Expert faculty – Professors and researchers with extensive academic and professional experience provide high-quality education.
  • Practice-oriented methodologies – Hands-on projects, real case studies, and seminars with industry experts.
  • Flexible evening format – Designed for professionals, allowing advanced training while maintaining career commitments.
  • Efficient training – Gain advanced skills in a short time.

Applications 2025/26

1st Phase: Feb. 3rd to Mar. 22

2nd Phase: Jun. 2nd to Jul. 18th

Vacancies: 25

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

Course Coordinator: Daniel Aelenei, mtf.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic divison: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

The curriculum offers a well-balanced combination of scientific content from Architecture and Engineering, specifically Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, structured into course units over two semesters.

Curriculum

For whom

  • Holders of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Architecture with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

  • Graduates from a foreign higher education institution in relevant areas, aligned with Bologna Process principles, with at least 5 years of experience.

    Professionals with recognized academic, scientific, or professional credentials, approved by the NOVA FCT Scientific Council.

Career opportunities

The Master’s in Facade Technology is designed for professionals already working in the construction sector, offering advanced specialization and new career progression opportunities. Through the acquisition of strategic skills, our graduates are prepared to:

  • Specialize in critical areas such as facade design and analysis, technological innovation, and the integration of sustainable, durable solutions.
  • Take on leadership roles in construction companies, consultancy firms, facade system manufacturers, engineering and architecture offices, as well as municipal and government institutions.
  • Expand international opportunities, benefiting from the connection to the European Facade Network and the growing demand for facade specialists in Europe and global markets.
  • Work as specialized consultants, developing and implementing innovative facade solutions with a focus on energy efficiency, comfort, and structural performance.
  • Engage in applied research and innovation, collaborating with research centers, companies, and regulatory bodies to develop new construction products, technologies, and design methodologies.
  • Pursue entrepreneurship, creating new solutions or businesses focused on the development of intelligent, sustainable, and technologically advanced facades.

About the Department of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering (DEC) was established in 1996 and currently offers a degree in Civil Engineering, three 2nd cycle Master's degrees and several training and postgraduate courses in the fields of Sustainable Construction and Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation of Railway Infrastructure.

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