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Engineering Physics

Physical Engineering integrates knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Materials and Programming to create innovative solutions for science and industry.
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Innovating towards the technology of the future

Physics Engineering integrates knowledge of Physics, Mathematics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Materials and Programming to create innovative solutions for science and industry.

At Ciências, Physics Engineering stands out for reinforcing training with a strong experimental component, contributing to the development of creative, abstract and critical thinking skills.

A teaching staff with extensive experience in programmes at major international science and technology organisations, particularly in the fields of space, astrophysics, nuclear physics and particle physics (ESA, ESO and CERN), among others.

Useful Information

Start date

September

Language

Portuguese

Location

Ciências ULisboa Campus

Campo Grande, Cidade Universitária

Duration

3 years (6 Semesters)

Annual Fee

697.00€

Payment in ten installments

Number of Credits

180 ECTS

Schedules

Daytime

Vacancies 2026/2027

40 (estimated)

How To Join

Admission Exams

07 - Physics and Chemistry] and 19 - Mathematics A

Minimum Admission Grade

120

In a 0-200 scale

Minimum Admission Grade in Admission Exams

100

In a 0-200 scale

Application grade of the last candidate in the first phase in 2025/2026

153,5

Why choose Engineering Physics at Ciências?

Why choose Engineering Physics at Ciências?

Attractive and Competitive Training

94% placed in one of their top three choices (2025 National Entrance Exam); 91% of graduates satisfied with the training received (2025 Employability Survey - 2022/2023 Graduates).

Top-level research

Leading research and development centers (90% rated as very good or excellent); €38.5 million investment in R&D in 2022; 1,166 scientific articles published in 2022.

Focus on Employability

90.4% employment rate among second cycle graduates and 91.4% of graduates satisfied with their career path (Employability Survey 2025 - Graduates 2022/2023).

Commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation

30+ companies incubated at Tec Labs - Innovation Center; Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Personal Development course units.

Distinctions for academic merit

Recognition of the best students: 65 awards and 154 honorable mentions awarded in 2025.

Learning across borders

200+ mobility agreements, 140 Erasmus+ agreements with 24 countries.

Promotion of academic life

The Student Association, Student Groups, and Vicentuna support integration into school life and organize activities throughout the year.

Sports, wellness, and healthy living

Proximity to the University Stadium for practicing various types of physical exercise;
Science in Harmony activities to promote well-being and individual and social skills.

Environmental responsibility, sustainable future

15,000 m² of green spaces; 1,788 solar panels (509,000 kWh produced); 290 recycling structures; 2 composting and vermicomposting plants; 1 field station (Grândola).
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Engineering Physics

The curriculum for this degree programme provides solid knowledge in the fundamental areas of a degree in Engineering Physics, namely Physics, Mathematics, and Electronics and Instrumentation, at a level appropriate for a first cycle of studies. This course also offers basic training in Chemistry, Economics and Management, Programming and Computing, in addition to curricular units in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Personal Development.

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Study Plan

Semester

1

Study Unit
Credits
Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry
6 ECTS
Differential and Integral Calculus I
6 ECTS
Mechanics
6 ECTS
Computer Programming
6 ECTS
Seminar in Engineering Physics
3 ECTS
Optional Discipline
3 ECTS

Semester

2

Study Unit
Credits
Differential and Integral Calculus II
6 ECTS
Elements of Probability and Statistics
6 ECTS
Electromagnetism
6 ECTS
Experimental Physics I
6 ECTS
Fundamentals of Chemistry and Biochemistry
6 ECTS

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