Master
The Master's Degree in Information Security is a programme that aims to continue the training of professionals in the field of information security, succeeding the previous programme that took place under the agreement between the Portuguese Government and Carnegie Mellon University.
The degree aims to train recent graduates and professionals in the field of information security and its applications (e.g. ERP, ASP, e-commerce, e-finance), including the security and reliability of critical infrastructure (e.g. electrical networks or telecommunications networks). The need for specialists in techniques that combine these skills is recognised at government level, by the European Union, and by Portuguese companies, which are showing strong demand for professionals with these capabilities.
September
Portuguese. If there are students who do not understand Portuguese, classes will be taught in English.
Ciências ULisboa Campus
Campo Grande, Cidade Universitária
2 years (4 semesters)
1 200.00€ National Students / 7 000.00€ International Students
Payment in ten instalments
120 ECTS
Daytime (afternoon period)
Provisional: 20 (national students) + 4 (international students)
1st period: 9 March - 10 April 2026
2nd period: 22 June - 17 July 2026
3rd period: 24 August - 28 August 2026
The following are eligible to apply for enrolment in the Master's Degree in Information Security:
1 - Holders of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in the scientific field of Informatics, Information Technology, or a related field;
2 - Holders of a foreign higher education degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organised in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process by a state adhering to this Process;
3 - Holders of a foreign higher education degree that is recognised as satisfying the objectives of a bachelor's degree by the scientific council of the Faculty of Sciences. Admission and ranking will be carried out in accordance with the rules defined in the Regulations for the cycle of studies leading to a Master's Degree at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (Order No. 7742/2021 of 6 August, rectified by Rectification Statement No. 622/2021 of 10 September).
Academic Degree Classification (30%) + Academic, Scientific and Technical Curriculum (40%) + Professional Experience in the area of the Degree (30%) + Interview (optional)
The process is online. You must fill in all the mandatory fields in the various tabs of the application form, scan and attach the required documents (only legible files will be considered). At the end of the process, submit your application. You can find all the information in the Application Manual.
International Students: please refer to the information regarding application procedures on our website.