Undergraduate Degree in Design

The cycle of studies of the Undergraduate Degree in Design is comprised of 6 semesters (3 academic years). Those who obtain 180 ECTS are awarded the title.
The main objective of this undergraduate degree is to train professionals to be able to answer to the problems and project requests that come up with efficiency, quality, creativity and innovation.
During this degree, students will acquire knowledge within the scope of communication design, product design, space design, strategic design and web design, being in contact with theoretical, methodological and practical tools in order to optimize and enrich project development.
This degree aims to favour the acquisition and development of: solid and broad knowledge in various fields of Design; knowledge of the historical, philosophical and sociological context of Design; social and environmental awareness of Design related to quality of the products used.
Partnerships are often established with public and private entities with the objective of bringing students closer to the work context. These partnerships give undergraduates the possibility to see their ideas confronted with the professional reality and with the territory they operate.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DGES CODE:

1300/9069 (INSTITUTION/DEGREE)

Duration of Studies:

6 SEMESTERS / 3 YEARS

CONCURSO NACIONAL 24/25:

33OPENINGS AVAILABLE

Classificações Mínimas:

Nota Candidatura: 95
Provas de Ingresso: 95

Fórmula de Cálculo:

Média Secundário: 55%
Provas de Ingresso: 45%

AVERAGE OF THE LATEST CANDIDATE 24/25:

1st CALL - 140,3 POINTS
2nd CALL - 143,6 POINTS

Admission Exams:

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(03) DESIGN
(10) DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY
(12) HISTORY OF CULTURE AND ARTS

The cycle of studies of the Undergraduate Degree in Design is comprised of 6 semesters (3 academic years). Those who obtain 180 ECTS are awarded the title.
The main objective of this undergraduate degree is to train professionals to be able to answer to the problems and project requests that come up with efficiency, quality, creativity and innovation.
During this degree, students will acquire knowledge within the scope of communication design, product design, space design, strategic design and web design, being in contact with theoretical, methodological and practical tools in order to optimize and enrich project development.
This degree aims to favour the acquisition and development of: solid and broad knowledge in various fields of Design; knowledge of the historical, philosophical and sociological context of Design; social and environmental awareness of Design related to quality of the products used.
Partnerships are often established with public and private entities with the objective of bringing students closer to the work context. These partnerships give undergraduates the possibility to see their ideas confronted with the professional reality and with the territory they operate.

DEGREE DIRECTOR

DGES CODE:

1300/9069 (INSTITUTION/DEGREE)

Duration of Studies:

6 SEMESTERS / 3 YEARS

CONCURSO NACIONAL 24/25:

33 OPENINGS AVAILABLE - 1ª FASE

Classificações Mínimas:

Nota Candidatura: 95
Provas de Ingresso: 95

Fórmula de Cálculo:

Média Secundário: 55%
Provas de Ingresso: 45%

AVERAGE OF THE LATEST CANDIDATE 24/25:

1st CALL - 140,3 POINTS
2nd CALL - 143,6 POINTS

Admission Exams:

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(03) DESIGN
(10) DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY
(12) HISTORY OF CULTURE AND ARTS

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Career Opportunities and Employability

Undergraduates will be capable of facing the national and international market demands and will be qualified not only in the main fields of Design but also in the Newmedia fields. Undergraduates will be able to practice in the fields of graphic design, editorial design, corporate image design, product design, furniture design, multimedia and web design.

Candidates

This degree is directed to those interested in developing their knowledge and critical stance in the field of Design and motivated by the resolution problems related to human well-being and planet sustainability. Candidates may apply via the National Higher Education Access Contest providing they successfully passed one of the required admission exams. Candidates may also enrol via special regimes such as course/institution transfer, through one of the Special Contests in force or the International Student Statute.

* The information on this page does not preclude consultation of the Degree’s Curriculum in Diário da República.

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