Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management

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Master's in Industrial Engineering and Management

The engine of organizational efficiency.

Industrial Engineering and Management has unique transversal characteristics, particularly in the combination of Engineering and Management skills, bringing together technical and communication abilities.

The Master’s program develops more specific competencies in Logistics, Production and Projects, Quality, Human Factors, Information Systems, Data, and Decision-Making, among others. This cross-disciplinary training is highly aligned with the needs of modern organizations, resulting in excellent employability levels.

Choosing Industrial Engineering and Management at NOVA FCT ensures a rigorous yet supportive education, where the human factor is always a priority.

Why this Master's?

  • The Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management is an excellent example of this close connection, featuring a particularly active and entrepreneurial student community, highly focused on linking students to the outside world and supporting their academic success;
  • The Master’s program offers a broad and diverse Erasmus exchange program, providing mobility opportunities in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, and more;
  • Development of transversal skills essential for Industrial Engineers, such as Project Management and Simulation;
  • Most faculty members are researchers at the Research and Development Unit in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, a research center rated as Excellent, which is associated with the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (UNIDEMI);
  • The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering maintains excellent relationships with industry and employers, enabling student involvement in internships, research projects, and master’s thesis work. 

Applications 2025/26

1st Phase: FEB. 3rd to MAR. 22nd

2nd Phase: JUN. 2nd to JUL. 18th

Vacancies: 60

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)

Format: In-Person, Daytime

Language: Portuguese / English

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Course Coordinator: Ana Sofia Leonardo Vilela de Matos, megi.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Academic divison: mestrados@fct.unl.pt

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Program

A hands-on approach is emphasized, anchored in solving real-world problems, simulated practice, and case studies. Whenever appropriate, laboratory resources and BYOD (bring your own device) strategies are prioritized. Teamwork is promoted across all course units, ensuring that technical knowledge is complemented by communication skills, particularly the ability to present and justify the technical aspects involved.

Curriculum

For whom

  • Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent in Industrial Engineering and Management, Engineering Sciences and Industrial Management, or related fields;
  • Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent in Engineering or Engineering Sciences in general, subject to curricular assessment and an interview to evaluate the candidate’s motivation and competencies;
  • Holders of a foreign higher education degree awarded by a signatory state following a first cycle of studies in those fields, in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process;
  • Holders of a foreign higher education degree in those fields, recognized by the NOVA FCT Scientific Council as meeting the objectives of a bachelor's degree;
  • Individuals with an academic, scientific, or professional background recognized by the NOVA FCT Scientific Council as demonstrating the ability to undertake this study cycle. 

Career opportunities

The cross-disciplinary nature of Industrial Engineering and Management training leads to a diverse range of career opportunities across various sectors:

  • Automotive and components manufacturing; chemical; food; metalworking; electromechanical and machine tools industries;
  • Engineering, industrial management, and information systems consulting firms;
  • Service sectors, including transportation, finance, hospitals and healthcare units, airlines, logistics and distribution, project management, retail, and certification bodies;
  • Teaching and research activities.  

Testimonials

Margarida Cinca

Margarida Cinca

Digital Tecnology Consulting-SAP
PwC Portugal

"The prestige of NOVA FCT is well known to everyone. Combined with my desire to study engineering in the Lisbon area, this seemed like the best choice. Obtaining a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management clearly opened up opportunities in various professional fields, not only in Engineering but also in Management.

Being an Engineering program, we gain strong technical knowledge and mathematical reasoning skills. Additionally, we acquire various Management skills, which can be very useful for a career that is not only technical but also more relationship-oriented. This master’s degree provides the hard skills necessary for a career in engineering, management, or consulting.

Besides recommending this master’s program, I also highly recommend NOVA FCT, as it helps you develop the soft skills that will complement your technical knowledge".

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About the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (DEMI) is a permanent organic unit of NOVA FCT, dedicated to teaching, fundamental and applied scientific research, and the provision of services in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

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