Overview

About this Degree from Instituto Superior Técnico

Environmental Engineering looks at the existing environmental problems in society, namely those caused by the implementation of solutions given by other areas of Engineering. In a world where sustainability is on the agenda, the role of environmental engineers involves understanding what tools to use in order to lower the environmental impact and the ecological footprint of human activities while maintaining the efficiency of related processes. Thus, this field of Engineering operates in pollution planning and control, waste, effluent and gaseous pollutant treatment and environmental system management, while optimizing soil and land use.

Career Opportunities

Técnico MSc graduates in Environmental Engineering are prepared to pursue a career in agencies related to the Environment, ministries, municipal city halls, consulting companies, industries, research and development and may work in:

environmental problem analysis and solution;
natural resource management;
integrated planning and control of pollution, including waste, effluent and gaseous pollutant treatment;
management of environmental systems oriented to problem solving through the optimization of soil and land use in order to lower the magnitude of negative environmental impacts;
Consultancy, leadership, supervision and management;
Vocational training and teaching.

Programme Structure

The Master in Energy Engineering and Management (Major) deepens knowledge in the following areas of specialisation:

Renewable Energies
Fuels
Energy Conversion
Energy Storage
Energy Efficiency

In addition to the areas of specialisation, there is also a set of common core courses in subjects such as: Economics, Project Management, Decision Support Models, Energy Markets, and Energy Systems Management.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering View 3 other Masters in Environmental 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

hold a 1st cycle degree in Science and Technology (except in the case of the 2nd cycle in Architecture, which requires a 1st cycle degree in Architecture);
hold an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that certifies their ability to do the MSc programme which they apply for.

Candidates are selected according to these criteria:

affinity between the degree they hold and the programme they apply for;
type of degree they hold;
academic success in the programme they attended.

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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

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

825 EUR / year

≈ 825 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 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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