The Degree in Mechanical Engineering (L.EM) (bachelor/1st cycle programme) aims at offering solid training in basic sciences and a comprehensive set of knowledge in the major scientific and technical areas of Mechanical Engineering. L.EM is a broadband study cycle, seeking enrolled students:

- Acquisition of knowledge in basic sciences, namely in Mathematics, Physics and Technical Drawing;

- Acquisition of knowledge in the major scientific areas of Mechanical Engineering, namely in Solid and Structural Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Electricity and Automation, Materials and Technological Processes, and Production Management;

- Acquisition of skills and experience in the use of computers and programming for application in different areas of Mechanical Engineering;

- Acquisition of skills for communication and interaction with different audiences;

- Development of working skills in multidisciplinary teams, with personal integrity and professional ethics;

- Acquisition of the necessary skills to embark on second cycle studies offered nationally and internationally;

- Development of personal skills.

The teaching/learning methodologies in the curricular units (UC) of L.EM privilege the proximity and monitoring of students, at the same time promoting the development of critical thinking, the ability to study independently and the development of teamwork skills.

The Degree in Mechanical Engineering (L.EM) is completely within the mission of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, by training broadband graduates, with high knowledge in basic sciences and comprehensive training in the major scientific areas of Mechanical Engineering, capable of enrolling on second cycle studies offered in national and international terms. To this end, it provides its students with a variety of technical and personal skills. Below are some of the objectives of FEUP and comments on the framework of L.EM.

- Assume national and international leadership in engineering education policies: L.EM promotes excellence in the qualification of its graduates.

- Promote the improvement of the evaluation results of the R&D Units based at FEUP: L.EM benefits from the excellent scientific quality of the DEMec and DEGI departments.

- Promote synergies and cooperation in strategic areas: L.EM maintains relationships with companies and national R&D institutes in various aspects, namely in terms of the collaboration of its teachers and projects developed by students in the context of UC's, as well as in extracurricular work.

- Maintain the organization of national and international events and initiatives for the national dissemination of FEUP's activity and for the promotion of international cooperation on issues of employability, mobility, entrepreneurship and innovation: L.EM has an active stance of dissemination to the general public, with emphasis on secondary education, with the events “Semana Profissão Engenheiro”, “Mostra da UP”, reception of visitors with laboratory visits/demonstrations, visits to secondary schools, etc.

Objectives

The 1st cycle of studies in Mechanical Engineering (L.EM) is a broadband cycle of study, admittedly non-professional, reconciling:

• A thorough training in the basic sciences, namely in Mathematics, Physics and Technical drawing;
• A comprehensive training in the major scientific areas of Mechanical Engineering, with special emphasis on the areas of Solid Mechanics and Structures, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Electricity and Automation, Materials and Technological Processes, and Production Management;
• Extensive laboratory and computational components;
• The development of transversal skills;
• Developing projects in the academic, research or business environments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Acquisition of fundamental knowledge in basic sciences, namely in Mathematics, Physics and Technical drawing;
• Acquisition of knowledge in the major scientific areas of Mechanical Engineering, namely in Solids and Structures Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Electricity and Automation, Technological Materials and Processes, and Production Management;
• Acquisition of computer and programming skills and experience for application across different areas of Mechanical Engineering;
• Acquisition of skills regarding communication and interaction with different audiences;
• Development of work skills in multidisciplinary teams, with personal integrity and professional ethics;
• Acquisition of the required skills to pursue second cycle studies offered both national and internationally;
• Personal skills’ development

Employment Prospects

The Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (L.EM) at FEUP (1st cycle programme) offers solid and broad training in basic sciences and in Mechanical Engineering sciences that allow students to enrol on studies at the master's level (2nd cycle) offered both nationally (eg. FEUP) and internationally. Although only the accumulated 1^st and 2^nd programme cycles allow students to perform professionally the full range of acts foreseen for Mechanical Engineering, the degree (1^st cycle) will already enable the student to find some employability solutions in the labour market, in practically all areas of economic activity.

Graduates in Mechanical Engineering will be able to integrate project teams and assume functions with a level of responsibility appropriate to their level of training, involving: equipment selection, industrial and production technology, planning and production, computer-aided modelling and manufacturing (CAD/ CAM), thermodynamic and heat transmission processes, energy conversion equipment or space air conditioning, structural mechanics solutions, situations of mechanical vibration or noise, fluid networks, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, among many other situations.

The main sectors where employability can be found are:

• Industry: aeronautics and automobiles and their components, shipbuilding and repair, metalworking, electromechanical, machine tools, metallurgy, extractive, refrigeration and air conditioning, energy conversion, transport, communications, chemistry, chemical-pharmaceuticals, beverages and food, ceramics and glass, paper, textiles, plastics, among other manufacturing industries.
• Services: transport, insurance, hospitals and healthcare facilities, airlines, retailers, public services, fluid supply or collection and treatment services, among others.
• Consultancy: engineering studies and projects
• Others: Master in mechanics and related areas.

Information

The timetables of students entering the 1st Year through the 1st Phase of the National 
Access Competition will be automatically assigned.

Schedules will be available on the student page in the options on the right.

To consult the academic calendar: 
https://sigarra.up.pt/feup/pt/web_base.gera_pagina?p_pagina=2392


Page of the Degree in Mechanical Engineering:
https://paginas.fe.up.pt/~estudar/cursos/licenciatura-engenharia-mecanica/

Contacts

Office Hours of the Director of L.EM
Prof. Abilio of Jesus

Wednesday
11:30 - 13:00
Tuesday
14:00 am - 15:30 pm
Room M213

Secretariat support:
Rosa Silva

Phone: +351 22 508 1642 or 22 508 1571
Email: l.em@fe.up.pt
Office Hours: 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
Room: L007

General information

Study Plan

Certificates

Predominant Scientific Areas

Previous Courses/Cycles of Study