Manufacturing

Specialization: Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Specialization of the Master in Mechanical Engineering at FEUP has as its main goal the training of graduates with a solid knowledge and skills aiming to the combination of new materials with advanced manufacturing processes, the creation of a new generation of qualified leaders to face the industry digitization smart manufacturing challenges. The future Manufacturing graduates will conduct the ongoing revolution in the materials and manufacturing processes, contributing decisively to a dynamic, resilient and sustainable industry, responsible for the economic development of our society.

The Manufacturing Specialization of the Master in Mechanical Engineering at FEUP  offers a balanced training of different courses, with a strong concentration in the disciplinary areas of Design, Design and Manufacturing (30 ECTS) and Materials (18 ECTS). This Specialization also has a strong focus on content related to Industrial Management (21 ECTS), essential for operating in the industry plants of the future. Further training supplements is also provided in the fields of Applied Mechanics (6 ECTS) and Automation (4.5 ECTS), which are fundamental for the training of future graduates with an integrating capacity of knowledge from different areas of Mechanical Engineering. The syllabus also offers flexibility, allowing students to carry out 9 + 1.5 ECTS courses offered across the universe of the University of Porto, thus making it possible to have graduates with different and unique profiles.

The master’s course will culminate with the completion of a master’s dissertation that will have students facing challenges in the areas of Materials and Technological Processes (30 ECTS). The master’s dissertation will preferably be carried out in a business environment, through a network of industrial partners, or integrated into R&D units or Interface Institutes (INEGI) associated with the Mechanical Engineering Department. Hence, the transition and integration of the graduates from the academic environment to the job market will be enhanced and facilitated.

Syllabus

1st Year

2nd Year