A licenciatura em Engenharia Física pretende formar Engenharos Físicos de primeiro ciclo, oferecendo um plano curricular que contempla as disciplinas básicos de física clássica e moderna, de fundamentos de cálculo matemático e álgebra linear, de programação, de instrumentação de química e ainda em áreas transferíveis em engenharia como desenho técnico, electrónica e gestão. O que diferencia este curso de engenharia de outros é a formação em disciplinas como ótica, física quântica, física do estado sólido e física nuclear - áreas que normalmente não são cobertas noutros cursos de engenharia. As competências nestes domínios são cruciais para enfrentar desafios contemporâneos como as alterações climáticas, exigindo melhorias na eficiência energética e a promoção de tecnologias limpas. Estas competências são ainda essenciais para a investigação industrial em geral, e particularmente em áreas cruciais para o avanço da Indústria 4.0 e inovação em campos como a saúde (promovendo...
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Review the official Universidade de Aveiro page and confirm entry requirements for Engineering Physics.
Gather transcripts, certificates, passport, CV, and any language documents required by the programme.
Complete the official application and submit before the confirmed closing date.
📅 Deadline: 2026-07-09
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After admission, plan tuition payment, housing, visa, and enrollment documentation.
No scholarships in our catalog match this program yet. Here's how funding works for this type of program.
Portuguese public universities charge €697–7,000/year for international students — significantly cheaper than the UK or US. Several scholarships target African and Portuguese-speaking country students specifically.
Fully funded scholarships for students from developing countries, including many African nations. Portugal is an eligible destination.
Aga Khan FoundationThe Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude offers scholarships for students from Portuguese-speaking countries (PALOP) — Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé.
IPDJ ScholarshipsPortugal has bilateral scholarship agreements with many African countries. Check with your home country's ministry of education for Portugal-specific programs.
Universidade de Aveiro may offer merit-based scholarships or tuition reductions for high-achieving international students. Contact their international office.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 20 hours/week during term. Full-time during holidays. Work permit included in student visa.
Student pay rate
€5.42/hour
Based on national minimum wage (€820/month). Most student jobs in Lisbon pay €5–€8/hour.
Stay after graduation
12 months
Job Seeker Visa (Visto de Procura de Trabalho) — One-year permit to find employment after graduation. Portugal is part of Schengen — you can travel freely across Europe during this period.
Path to residency
5 years
Permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence. Portugal's Golden Visa and D7 visa also offer alternative pathways.
Average graduate salary
€18,000/year
Average starting salary. Lisbon and Porto tech sectors average €25,000–€35,000. Lower than northern Europe but cost of living is significantly lower.
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