Overview

The main aim of the Software Engineering programme of the University of Porto is to promote the excellence in professional qualification in both core and advanced Software Engineering topics, from its theoretical foundations to integrating software technologies inside organisations.

Fields of Specialization

MESW study plan covers the following areas:

Software Engineering fundamentals and paradigms;

Software specification, design and construction;

Security issues in Software Engineering;

Software understanding, evolution, testing and verification and validation.

Innovation and entrepreneurship in Software Engineering.

Employment Prospects

The MESW curriculum is anchored in real world problem solving, through team based software development projects, based on a "learn-by-doing" philosophy. Consequently, MESW provides the industry with highly trained, specialised professionals capable of leading and managing large and complex software engineering projects, guaranteeing high quality standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering Fundamentals and Paradigms

Software Architecture and Design

Software Testing Verification and Validation

Requirements Engineering and Software Modeling

Software Engineering Laboratory

Software Evolution and Program Comprehension

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00

More details

International students who need to obtain a residence visa for study purposes must carefully check the deadlines of each application phase.

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Porto, Portugal

Disciplines

Software Engineering View 7 other Masters in Software Engineering in Portugal

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Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of a Bachelor's degree or legal equivalent

Holders of a foreign higher education degree awarded after a first cycle of studies structured in accordance with the Bologna Process by a State that implemented this process

Holders of a foreign higher education degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of a Bachelor's degree by the statutory competent scientific body

Those with an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized as attesting to their ability to carry out the cycle of studies by the statutory competent scientific body

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

Letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6000 EUR / year

≈ 6000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2000 EUR / year

≈ 2000 EUR / year

Living costs

Porto

Portugal

556 - 865 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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