Overview

Europe 2020 strategy is strongly committed to addressing energy sustainability and climate change. Increasing energy efficiency and the production of renewable energy by 20% are two objectives that rely on electrical engineering solutions. But power systems will also lead advances in many other sectors.

Focused on developing structural analysis and innovation skills, the Electrical Engineering - Power Systems programme at the Polytechnic of Porto also covers entrepreneurship and project management skills, in order to ensure an integrated perspective of the technological, economic and environmental aspects that support more efficient, reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Partnerships

In recent years, students developed their final project in companies like EDP, Efacec, Magnetic Fields, Schmitt+Sohn, Siemens, Energaia and research groups such as GECAD, CISTER and CIETI, among others.
Double degree protocols with the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Mackenzie Presbyterian University and Federal Technological University of Paraná.
Partnership for joint thesis with the University of Deusto.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Distributed Generation
Optimisation and Decision Methods in Power Systems
Power Systems Planning and Operation
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Financial Analysis and Investment Management
Special Electrical Machines
Project Management
Service Quality in Electrical Power Systems
Special Electrical Installations
Computer Applications in Power Systems
Electrical Vehicles
Intelligent Systems in Power Systems
Enterprising and Innovation
Energy Markets
Integrated Management of Security, Quality and Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-07 00:00:00

Language

English, Portuguese

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Porto, Portugal

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering View 6 other Masters in Energy 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

Graduates or legally equivalent degree or

Bearers of foreign higher education degree granted after a study cycle organized according to the Bologna Process principles by one of the member states or

Bearers of foreign higher education degree recognized as fulfilling the objectives of a 1st cycle degree by ISEP’s Technical-Scientific Council or

Bearers of academic, scientific or professional curricula, which is recognized as attesting the capability to accomplish the 2nd cycle of studies by ISEP’s Technical-Scientific Council

A jury will take into account the academic, professional and scientific curricula of the applicant.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

950 EUR / year

≈ 950 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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