Master in Mechanical Engineering

This is your master’s degree. 

Mechanical Engineering trains professionals capable of designing, developing, and optimising products, equipment, and industrial systems. 

The Master’s in Mechanical Engineering covers all phases, from design to manufacturing, and integrates four essential areas: structural design, energy systems, industrial management, and materials and manufacturing technologies. 

If you want to be at the heart of technological innovation, turn ideas into tangible solutions, and contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes, this is the master’s degree for you. 

 

What does this master’s degree give you? 

  • You attend a program that integrates in the curriculum a strong practical and laboratory focus. 

  • You receive training recognised at the European level (EUR-ACE quality label). 

  • You benefit from rapid integration into the job market through internships in leading companies. 

  • You can enhance the international dimension of your studies with specialisation in English, dual degree agreements, and Erasmus mobility. 

  • You can carry out your dissertation with practical application in a business context or conduct scientific research in an academic environment. 

  • You will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment that combines engineering, innovation, and applied practice. 

Duration:
2 years / 4 semesters
Credits:
120 ECTS

 

*Daytime timetable is subject to a minimum number of registrations.  

Legal Registration

Portuguese Official Document

Nr. 13010/2022 published in RD 216 from 09-11-2022

A3ES Registration Code

ACEF/1920/1001896
Begin: 2022-07-05
End: 2028-07-05

DGES Reg. Code

R/A-CR 161/2011/AL03

What areas can you work in? 

  • Design and development of industrial equipment and structures; 

  • Automation and robotics of systems; 

  • Fluid networks, ventilation, and air conditioning; 

  • Energy audits and maintenance of industrial and service buildings; 

  • Production planning, control, and management; 

  • Optimisation of industrial processes and operations; 

  • Selection and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes; 

  • Development of new products and technologies; 

  • Research and Development (R&D). 

 

What if you want to continue studying? 

Doctoral programme in Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Production 

  • “The rigour and quality of the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at ISEP provided me with a solid and in-depth engineering education. Balancing the program with my work as an engineer made the journey demanding but extremely rewarding, and it opened doors internationally, where I now work as a Project Engineer in a multinational company in Belgium.”

    Br

  • “The Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at ISEP allowed me to consolidate and deepen my knowledge in the field of Mechanical Constructions. The strong connection with the business sector provided enriching practical experiences, strengthened my technical and interpersonal skills, and opened concrete opportunities for integration and career advancement in the job market.”

    Diogo Costa

  • “The Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at ISEP provides excellent training for future engineers across its various fields, promoting a learning approach focused on practical skills that meet the demands of the job market. This is reflected in laboratory classes, where students tackle real-world problems such as material manufacturing, as well as in professional internships announced by the faculty even before students complete the program.”

    Rúben Costa

Can I apply? 

You can apply for the master’s programme if you: 

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent. 

  • Are in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, applying on a conditional basis, and provide proof of completion by the last day of enrolment for the phase in which they applied, under penalty of exclusion. 

  • Hold a foreign higher education degree awarded after a first cycle of studies organised according to the Bologna Process by a signatory country. 

 

If you need the recognition by ISEP’s Scientific and Technical Council (CTC), you must request it in advance. Please contact the Academic Division or the programme director (contact available on the course webpage, right sidebar) for guidance. 

It is also possible to request degree recognition through DGES: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition. 

 

When can I apply? 

1st phase – From 03 June to 06 July of 2026

Vacancies are listed in the Public Notice (EN)

Addendum I | Addendum III

2nd phase – From 1 to 31 August of 2026

Vacancy List

3rd phase – 28 September to 7 October of 2026

Vacancy List

 

The second and third phases open depending on the availability of vacancies resulting from the previous phases. 

After the deadline for a phase has passed, the dates and public documents shared on this page serve only as informational reference for any future applications. 

 

How can I apply? 

  • Select the “APPLICATIONS” button below – the button is active only during application periods.  

  • If you don't have an access key, click "GET ACCESS KEY"; if you have an access key, click "ACCESS".  

  • If you have questions about filling out the online form, you can clarify them by email to the Academic Division or to the master's direction (contacts on this page, right sidebar).