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The Degree in Digital Technologies and Automation combines the areas of sensors, programming, robotics and artificial intelligence for the development and management of intelligent production systems, responding to the current challenges of digital transformation in industry and services.
Automation and digital technologies are revolutionizing production systems. The integration of artificial intelligence, robotics and cyber-physical systems is transforming the way processes are optimized, managed and planned.
The Degree in Digital Technologies and Automation offers students practical training in programmed electronics, software development for real-time computing platforms and information and automation systems, enabling them to plan, install and manage intelligent systems - including production systems, smart homes and smart cities. Students develop skills in automatic measurement and control systems, industrial communication networks, intelligent sensors and robotics, virtual reality and human-machine interaction.
Teaching and learning methods are student-centered, promoting an active and comprehensive experience. Students are challenged to integrate and apply the knowledge acquired throughout the course in the creation of intelligent and highly innovative solutions with application in industrial systems, responding to the concrete and current challenges of digital transformation in companies. Teaching activities are concentrated in shifts (morning or afternoon), allowing for greater flexibility and a focus on self-study.
Iscte-Sintra promotes the development of essential skills, such as communication, innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship, which are fundamental for acting responsibly and effectively in the job market. In the final year of the course, students have the opportunity to choose optional subjects according to their personal or professional areas of interest.
Graduates in Digital Technologies and Automation have a wide range of professional opportunities available to them. They can work as automation specialists, developing and maintaining automated systems in different types of companies, or as Internet of Things (IoT) specialists, integrating smart devices in various sectors. Other positions include control system programmers, technology consultants and technology project managers. With the growing demand for automation and digitalization in various sectors of society, professionals in this field are highly valued in sectors such as industry, commerce or logistics, among others.
We look forward to seeing you at Iscte-Sintra.
2026/2027
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus | 1 | 6.0 |
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 6.0 |
| Principles of Data Analysis | 1 | 6.0 |
| Programming Fundamentals | 1 | 6.0 |
| Work, Organizations and Technology | 1 | 6.0 |
| Academic Work with Artificial Intelligence Optional Courses > Transversal Skills | 2 | 2.0 |
| Electricity and Mechanics | 2 | 6.0 |
| Introduction to Design Thinking Optional Courses > Transversal Skills | 2 | 2.0 |
| Linear Algebra and Geometry | 2 | 6.0 |
| Manufacturing Management and Information Systems | 2 | 6.0 |
| Project Planning and Management | 2 | 6.0 |
| Public Speaking with Drama Techniques Optional Courses > Transversal Skills | 2 | 2.0 |
Recommended optative
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Statistics | 1 | 6.0 |
| Electronic Circuit Analysis | 1 | 6.0 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation I | 1 | 6.0 |
| Human-Machine Interfaces | 1 | 6.0 |
| Sensors Actuators and Signal Processing | 1 | 6.0 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation II | 2 | 6.0 |
| Fundamentals of Automation | 2 | 6.0 |
| Instrumentation and Industrial Control | 2 | 6.0 |
| Microcontrollers | 2 | 6.0 |
| Power Electronics | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Project in Automation I | 1 | 6.0 |
| Quality Control and Artificial Vision | 1 | 6.0 |
| Robotics and Advanced Automation | 1 | 6.0 |
| Applied Project in Automation II | 2 | 6.0 |
| Industrial Networks and Supervision | 2 | 6.0 |
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | 2 | 6.0 |
| Technology, Economy and Society | 2 | 6.0 |
Recommended optative
2025/2026
A national candidate (or equivalent) is considered to be the one who:
A national or equivalent candidate competes for higher education through the National Competition for Access – National Call, managed entirely by the Directorate General for Higher Education (DGES). See here. That is, the application is not submitted or analyzed by Iscte, but by DGES.
1 Apart from the spouse, the unmarried partner is also eligible if accompanied by documentary evidence. | 2 Children over the age of 21 who remain dependent on the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible. | 3 Children who live with the Portuguese/EU/EEA citizen or his/her spouse are also eligible.
| Entrance examinations minimum score | Minimum application score | Formula for calculating the application score |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | 100 | Secondary school average 50% + Entrance examination average 50% |
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 697.00 € |
| Year 2 | 697.00 € |
| Year 3 | 697.00 € |
An international candidate is considered to be one who:
An international candidate wishing to apply for an Iscte programme competes through a Special Competition, managed by Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon. In other words, the application is presented and analyzed by the Iscte, through the Candidature Analysis Commission of the undergraduate programme for which the candidate has applied.
International candidates who meet the respective screening and selection criteria available for consultation here (see under ranking and admission criteria), may apply for this Special Contest.
National international candidates from China should also consult this page.
International candidates who are nationals of Brazil should also consult this page.
The application is online, on our Fénix academic management platform.
To learn more about the application process, and to move forward with yours, please consult this page.
The enrolment and registration of candidates who have applied for the programme is subject to the payment of the registration fee.
The tuition applied to international students is available on the programme presentation page. The tuition fees regulations are mandatory to read and available here.
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 7000.00 € |
| 2nd Year | 7000.00 € |
| 3rd Year | 7000.00 € |
See the previous tab "International Candidate".
The application to this competition follows a previous stage of registration in the M23 tests, which are mandatory at Iscte, typically in July. Candidates who meet all the following conditions can apply for these tests:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
The Special Competition for Holders of Double Certification Courses of Secondary Level and Specialized Artistic Courses is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese).
This special contest is intended for candidates who meet all the following conditions:
Learn more here (Webpage in Portuguese)
If you are unsure about your candidates profile, please fill in the contact form.
What are the professional opportunities for this course?
Digital technologies are transforming all spheres of the economy and society. Iscte-Sintra graduates will be the professionals who will support companies and public entities, in Portugal and abroad, in this transformation process.
As digital technologies have a transversal application, professionals with skills in these areas have employment opportunities in areas as diverse as: technological services, the financial sector, public administration, culture, health, education, telecommunications, energy, manufacturing industry, commerce, tourism, among others.
What is the employability of this course?
In general, Iscte courses have high levels of employability, which is one of the factors why it is the Portuguese public University with the highest strength index (candidates in 1st option/number of vacancies).
As for Iscte-Sintra's courses, there is also the fact that they focus on emerging areas of knowledge, where there is a great demand for skills from employers, with the offer of higher education still being scarce.
The Iscte-Sintra degree curricula were designed in articulation with private and public employers, thus reinforcing the adequacy of content and pedagogical methods to the needs identified in the job market.