"My basic training is Civil Engineering, an area that has a huge impact on the territory. When I was admitted to the Master’s in Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Planning (MSIGOT), I wanted to acquire new knowledge to improve the management of the built environment. Geographical Information Systems aggregate several techniques and tools to combine data and perspectives, thus providing a holistic view of urban and spatial planning. As the next step in pursuing studies in Geography or complementing studies in other human, scientific and technological areas, MSIGOT is a valuable option with a great future."

David Lourenço - Civil Engineer at the Porto City Council

"This Master’s course helped me envision my present professional life as an archaeologist, to which I owe its important practical workload in a professional environment and the research skills developed when I was writing my TFM (dissertation)."

Andrea Pérez Iglesias - independent Archaeologist

"The academic and cultural experience I had in MSIGOT was fantastic. I was able to learn from bilingual teachers (Portuguese/English) the concepts, methods and techniques applied in Geography alongside students of different nationalities, each with their unique experiences in GIS in their respective countries, seeking new knowledge to further their education."

Gabriel dos Santos Duarte - Geographer / Senior Geoprocessing Analyst | Environmental Control – Petrobras

"As a former student of the MSIGOT programme, I can really say that this opportunity added tremendous value to both my academic and professional careers. All courses qualified me more than enough to work as Geospatial Analytics Officer at the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) in Geneva, Switzerland. For two years, studying and working with amazing friendly professors and classmates was the best experience that I am really grateful for."

Mohamed Mohsen Bakr - Geospatial Analytics Officer | The United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) | Geneva, Switzerland

"The Master's degree in African Studies provides a general understanding of African issues, especially the geopolitical and cultural. For me it was extremely important in terms of acquiring general knowledge about different African realities and, later, to carry in-depth studies on matters of great personal interest, such as the study of literature."

Gessica Correia Borges - student of the Master’s in African Studies 2017/2018

"The master's degree in Archaeology at FLUP was a fundamental step in my training as an archaeologist, as it provided me with the main theoretical and methodological tools, both for my integration in corporate Archaeology and for the development of a research project. With experienced teachers and a challenging syllabus, this master's degree combines practical components with the most theoretical aspects of the discipline, providing us with a wide range of knowledge and skills, essential for approaching various work contexts. "

Helena Barbosa - Doctoral scholarship holder

"Contact with concepts and case studies, which interconnect the areas of History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture, promote a critical sense and the ability to analyse artistic and heritage objects, giving students the tools to perform various functions in the labour market, from academic research to collection inventories for museums and/or galleries."

Marisa Pereira Santos - Master in History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture (2017/2018) | PhD student in Heritage Studies | CITCEM/FLUP Researcher

"The faculty, so diverse and skilled, provided us with the tools to view the world in an entirely different way. For me, the History of Art was much more than merely a bachelor’s or master’s degree; it became a way of life. I usually say that I will never again experience another boring day after I having learnt to look at the landscape, our heritage and the people."

Diana Felícia - Master’s in History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture (2018/2019) | PhD student in Heritage Studies | CITCEM/FLUP Researcher

"The studies developed in the master's programme enabled me to better understand the built heritage beyond its conservation, providing me also with the necessary skills for its management. Moreover, we learn to appreciate heritage as a means of social transformation and as a factor that enhances the quality of life of the surrounding community."

Bruno Aguiar - student of the Master’s in History of Art, Heritage and Visual Culture (2018/2019)

"The Master’s in Hazards, Cities and Spatial Planning gave me a much more comprehensive understanding of spatial problems and dynamics, as well as of the processes to minimise and mitigate the issues related to living in our city."

Sandra Carla Pereira Melo - Senior Officer, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Porto