Overview

The course provides an understanding of the specific characteristics of Science and Technology in Portugal, both in historical terms and in the analysis of contemporaneity as well as it offers a first contact with the area of conservation and musealization of the Portuguese scientific and technological heritage.

Key features

The interdisciplinary nature of the History and Philosophy of Science MSc program from University of Lisbon brings together theoretical and methodological approaches from different scientific areas to enable the historical and philosophical study of science and technology as well as of the Portuguese scientific and technological heritage.

The course is therefore identified by its integrated approach to history and philosophy of science, addressing the various dimensions of the Portuguese scientific past. It is complemented by courses on collections, museums and scientific heritage, as well as on science communication, and is open to students of any undergraduate degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge

Scientific Revolution

Epistemology and Philosophy of Science in the 20th Century

Communication in Science

Histories of Science, from the Enlightenment to the present day

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

History Philosophy View 3 other Masters in History 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

proof indicating the curricular units approved, the total number of ECTS completed and the average of the course (Bachelor's degree) to date (document taken from the academic system)
declaration, under oath, indicating the student's situation, the course average (Bachelor's degree) and the total number of ECTS approved at the time of application (issued and signed by the student).

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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

1200 EUR / year

≈ 1200 EUR / year

Additional Details

National:

Fee - remaining years (indicative): 1 200,00€

International:

Fee - remaining years (indicative): 7 000,00€

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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