ISEP: School of Engineering Polytechnic of Porto

ISEP

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING POLYTECHNIC OF PORTO www.isep.ipp.pt

PORTO ISEP also means Porto. We are a brand of this modern European city, known for its beauty, booming cultural agenda, strong traditional roots and friendly environment.

Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal; it is part of UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1996; it was the European Cultural Capital in 2001 and it was voted the best city to travel in Europe and a top world destination in 2012.

The city is famous for its bridges over the Douro River, Port Wine, science, architecture, history and excellent food.

Above all, the charm of its friendly and open-minded people makes it a special place to visit and to live in.

It is where tradition meets innovation and where many of Portuguese biggest business, industries and research centres are located. Porto is also the Portuguese academic capital: home of the biggest Polytechnic and University and main destination for foreign students.

PORTUGAL Portugal is Europe’s West Coast. Member of the European Union since 1986, we have a rich history and a long tradition of reaching out to the world. Our finest quality has always resided in the ability to combine dreams with hard work to create new possibilities.

Our strategic positioning enables us to combine influences from Europe, America and Africa to advance solutions that are more comprehensive. From the Age of Discoveries, when the Portuguese connected the globe, to present challenges such as sustainable development, ingenious thinking has always been part of the process.

Furthermore, we are also a sun-kissed country were life can be enjoyed. Portugal ranks in the Very High list from the UN’s Human Development Index and is second best in the latest British Council’s Migrant Integration Policy Index.

Portugal has always been a meeting point for different cultures – a gateway to the world.

Since 1852 it is also a home to ISEP. At ISEP, we are expecting your visit.

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING POLYTECHNIC OF PORTO ISEP is a trademark of Portuguese Engineering. Since 1852, we have been pioneering education and innovation in Engineering to promote sustainable development solutions.

As a public school of higher education, we are committed with transmitting the spirit of entrepreneurship, team work and out of the box thinking: fundamental skills for a successful career in any part of the world. Our investment in applied knowledge to the real-world implies that our educational project is based on a hands-on methodology designed to train the next generation of leaders in Engineering. In a campus with more than 6750 students, we believe each one of them is unique and has the potential to excel. Our job is to grow with them, by sharing knowledge and guiding their aptitudes to become key players in a demanding world.

Our 11 BSc, 11 MSc and European Project Semester attract more than a hundred students from 24 countries of five different continents. Each semester we also welcome close to 100 European students on Erasmus mobility.

In terms of innovation, our 10 R&D units and global partnerships, like CDIO, help us anticipate and solve tomorrow’s challenges.

We see Engineering as a synonym of creativity, sustainability and human progress. It unfolds the future, bolsters economic competitiveness and social welfare.

These are the reasons why we play such a relevant role as a local partner. Our social commitment supports an inclusive culture, where technology ensures smarter, greener and friendlier environments.

We welcome you to join us.

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ISEP FACTS

CAMPUS’ LIFE

> TEACHING AND INNOVATING SINCE 1852 > ONE OF THE TOP PORTUGUESE ENGINEERING SCHOOLS > MORE THAN 6750 STUDENTS > MORE THAN 100 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM 24 COUNTRIES (2012) > 459 TEACHING STAFF (37% PhDs) (2011)

Innovation, technology, creativity and human relations are the soul of our campus’ life. Our biggest honour is the true spirit of community lodged in our campus. From the library to counselling support, from the gym to the cafeterias, from the international office to online services and elearning support, we are always investing in solutions that improve the quality of life of students and staff.

> 11 BSc AND 11 MSc DEGREES > EUR-ACE LABEL > 10 R&D UNITS > 654 PUBLISHED PAPERS (2011) > OVER 100 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS > CDIO MEMBERSHIP > WINNER OF THE EU GREENLIGHT AWARD 2008 > WINNER OF THE BEST PRACTICES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AWARD 2010 > NOMINATED FOR NOVO NORTE AWARDS 2011 > QUALITY CERTIFICATION ISO 9001:2008 > SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (GRI) 2012

While our Student Counselling Service (ISEP|GO) promotes students’ integration, well-being and supports the development of soft skills for a successful transition to the labour market, the Students Union (aeISEP) plays a big role in organizing several cultural and social activities throughout the year. From the “Tunas” (traditional academic music groups), to theatre groups or sports teams there are always activities going on.

Our 50.000m2 campus is located in Porto’s main university area and just 10 minutes away from the city centre by metro. With modern infrastructures, you can always find a comfortable place to study or for group work. Furthermore, many academic procedures are run online, in order to provide the best service possible.

On top of that, ISEP Museum was recognized by the Scientific Instrument Commission for its priceless collection and represents a perfect place to visit, relax and reflect on new ideas.

Open 24/7, we realize ISEP is the place where students and staff spend part of their days. The attention to their well-being is a priority.

“Make it your second home...”

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ISEP currently lectures 11 BSc and 11 MSc degrees in different fields of Engineering, plus an European Project Semester (EPS@ISEP).

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE

MASTERS OF SCIENCE

(3 Years, 180 ECTS units)

(2 Years, 120 ECTS units)

> AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

> APPLIED MATHEMATICS TO ENGINEERING AND FINANCES

> CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

> CHEMICAL ENGINEERING *

> CIVIL ENGINEERING > ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING > ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – POWER SYSTEMS > GEOTECHNICAL AND GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING > INFORMATICS ENGINEERING

Energy Optimization in Chemical Industry | Environmental Protection Technologies

> CIVIL ENGINEERING

Construction Management | Constructions | Infrastructures and Environment | Structures

> ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Automation and Systems | Autonomous Systems | Systems and Industrial Planning | Telecommunications

> INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING AND METROLOGY

> ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – POWER SYSTEMS *

> MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

> GEOTECHNICAL AND GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

> MEDICAL COMPUTING AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING > SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

> INFORMATICS ENGINEERING *

Architecture, Systems and Networks | Graphic Systems and Multimedia | Knowledge-based and Decision Support Technologies

> INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING AND METROLOGY

INTERNATIONAL SEMESTER > EUROPEAN PROjECT SEMESTER (EPS@ISEP) (One Semester, 30 ECTS units)

www.europeanprojectsemester.eu relacoes.externas@isep.ipp.pt

> MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Energy | Industrial Management | Materials and Manufacturing Technologies | Mechanical Constructions

> MEDICAL COMPUTING AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING > SUSTAINABLE ENERGIES * Masters holding the EUR-ACE label

For full and updated information about our degrees, please visit: www.isep.ipp.pt or write us to info-sa@isep.ipp.pt.

To learn more about the Portuguese System of Higher Education, access requirements or scholarships: www.dges.mec.pt/en.

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ISEP houses 10 research units, 6 of which recognized as National Research Centres by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (FCT). We are among the top scientific institutions nationwide and some of our units are worldwide leaders in their field. To strengthen the exchange of knowledge we also created five consultancy units that place human, scientific and technical expertise in the hands of entrepreneurs, engineers and CEOs. We know creativity and innovation are key elements to stand out in a globalised economy and encourage our students to participate, experiment and be part of the exciting world of technology.

R&D GROUPS

CONSULTANCY UNITS

> BIOMARK

> CEA

> CIDEM

> ISEP ACADEMIES (Cisco and Microsoft)

Biomark Sensor Research www.isep.ipp.pt/biomark | biomark@isep.ipp.pt Centre for Research & Development in Mechanical Engineering www.cidem.isep.ipp.pt | cidem@isep.ipp.pt

> CIETI

Centre of Innovation in Engineering and Industrial Technology www.cieti.isep.ipp.pt | cieti@isep.ipp.pt

> CISTER

Research Centre in Real-Time & Embedded Computing Systems www.cister.isep.ipp.pt | cister-info@isep.ipp.pt

> GECAD

Knowledge Engineering and Decision Support Research Centre www.gecad.isep.ipp.pt | gecad@isep.ipp.pt

> GICEC

Civil Engineering Research and Consultancy Group www.gicec.isep.ipp.pt | gicec@isep.ipp.pt

> GILT

Graphics, Interaction and Learning Technologies www.gilt.isep.ipp.pt | gilt@isep.ipp.pt

> GRAQ-REQUIMTE

Chemical Reactions and Analysis Group www.graq.isep.ipp.pt | graq@isep.ipp.pt

> INESC TEC

Robotics and Intelligent Systems Unit, ISEP www.lsa.isep.ipp.pt | lsa@lsa.isep.ipp.pt

> LEMA-CMUP

Mathematics Engineering Laboratory www.lema.isep.ipp.pt | lema@isep.ipp.pt

+INFO: www.fct.pt

Water Studies Centre aguas@isep.ipp.pt www.academias.isep.ipp.pt | cisco@isep.ipp.pt | microsoft@isep.ipp.pt

> LABCARGA

Laboratory of Cartography and Applied Geology www.deg.isep.ipp.pt | labcarga@isep.ipp.pt

> LGMC

Laboratory of Geotechnics and Construction Materials www.deg.isep.ipp.pt | lgmc@isep.ipp.pt

> NEC Construction Studies Group www.nec.isep.ipp.pt | nec@isep.ipp.pt

INTERNATIONAL POLICY Fully aware we live and work in a complex and interdependent world, ISEP upholds a strong international cooperation policy. The School advocates the European Space of Higher Education and supports educational and research programs with worldwide partners.

The importance given to international mobility is reflected in our institutional strategic plan and in the commitment to develop strategies that stimulate mobility among the academic population, promote joint degrees, multilateral projects, joint research and international networks.

ISEP, in conformity with national law, promotes equal and non-discriminative opportunities for all students and staff.

We look after an inclusive culture, assuring an user-friendly environment, with infrastructures and services that respond to special needs of students and staff. Our academic online services were awarded a Best Practices in the Public Sector Award in 2011.

As an open institution, we are always pleased to welcome foreign students, professors and researchers who wish to be part of our academic community.

ISEP INTERNATIONAL OFFICE relacoes.externas@isep.ipp.pt

“Building bridges, setting links, creating networks...�

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING POLYTECHNIC OF PORTO _ Rua dr. Ant贸nio Bernardino de Almeida, 431 4200-072 Porto, Portugal _ phone (+351) 228 340 500 fax (+351) 228 321 159 _ mail@isep.ipp.pt www.isep.ipp.pt _

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