What undergraduate, master and PhD degrees are available at the School of Sciences? How to apply?
You can find here relevant information concerning practical issues with great importance for any student wishing to attend the University of Minho, such as accomodation, food, cost of living and University infrastructure, among other information
Undergraduate Degrees
More information on the programs here »» Master Degrees
More information on the programs here »» For Master Degrees, applications are sent between May and September on-line through this webpage »»
PhD Degrees
More information on the programs and application procedures here »» How can I integrate better as I arrive at University of Minho?
As soon you arrive, please contact your Degree Director. You may find his/her email/telephone number
The Pedagogical Council of the School of Sciences will be also glad to welcome you and to provide your further support. Please don’t hesitate to contact us through the email cpedagogico@ecum.uminho.pt
Where can I find the schedule of classes of my course?
Your Course Director will guide you through this. You should regularly check the Timetables of the Courses as they may change during the first weeks of classes.
How can I successfully complete my study plan as I am not fluent in Portuguese?
Most classes are taught in Portuguese but we have special teaching approaches for our foreign students. For instance, you may expect a dedicated tutorial support, bibliography and assessments in English. Feel free to speak to your teachers if you have any dificulties.
In any case, we strongly recommend you to initiate to the Portuguese language once you arrive to our Institution or even before departing.
You can find here more information on language requirements and Portuguese language courses available: https://alunos.uminho.pt/EN/incomingstudents/Pages/CursoLP.aspx
What should I expect about the teaching and evaluation methodologies at the School of Sciences?
A typical curricular unit at the School of Sciences is organized in theoretical, theoretical-practical and practical classes. In the theoretical classes, a paradigm of teaching based on the student participation, rather than a model based only on the transmission of knowledge is adopted, using multimedia support. Theoretical-practical classes are based on group assignments, discussion of results from the lab classes and presentations of assignments and lab results. We use Blackboard learning e-platform to share teaching materials, notices and other exchanges between students and professors. Theoretical-practicals can also involve autonomous or teacher-oriented resolution of problems and their correction and analysis and resolution of case studies. The evaluation method is usually defined by the professor of the curricular unit in the first theoretical lesson. Periodic evaluation is normally based on two written tests and continuous evaluation measures the student individual performance in theoretical-practical and practical classes, group and project reports, attendance and participation, among others.
