University of Algarve Master in Mechanical Enginneering - Energy, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
University of Algarve

University of Algarve

Master in Mechanical Enginneering - Energy, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration

Faro, Portugal

Master degree

2 years

Portuguese

Full time

27 Mar 2026*

Sep 2026

EUR 2,000 / per year **

On-Campus

* 1st phase: 23/02 to 27/03 2nd phase: 25/05 to 03/07 3rd phase: 12/08 to 28/08

** for International students| National students: EUR 1100 per year

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Key Summary

    About : The Master in Mechanical Engineering - Energy, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration offers advanced knowledge in mechanical engineering principles with a focus on energy systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration technologies. The program is designed to equip students with practical skills and theoretical understanding to tackle challenges in these critical areas.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates are prepared for various roles in the energy and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) sectors. Potential career opportunities include positions such as mechanical engineer, energy consultant, or HVAC systems designer. The program's focus on industry-relevant skills enhances employability in both public and private sectors.

The Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering – Energy, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration aims at a deep understanding of the knowledge and skills obtained at the Mechanical Engineering degree (first cycle). The graduates will be able to develop professionally regulated acts, namely by accessing the Qualification Degree E2 established by the Portuguese Engineers Public Association, Ordem dos Engenheiros.

This MSc Programme provides a solid professional engineering specialization, strengthening the graduates’ innovation capacities as well as their ability to integrate knowledge in complex problem-solving with firm autonomy.

Aligned with this professional perspective, the students can choose to develop, as the final phase of their studies, either a thesis of a strictly scientific nature, an original and innovative project or an internship in a company followed by a critical report.

Objectives

The main objectives of the Master's Programme in Mechanical Engineering – Energy, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration are to deepen the knowledge of Mechanical Engineering subjects, and energy profiles, with a special focus on heating ventilation and air conditioning of buildings, as well as industrial and commercial refrigeration. The students will improve their skills in a vast variety of subjects and will finish the programme with the ability to:

  • Solve problems on energy management, renewable energies, energetic and environmental sustainability and numerical modelling.
  • Design air conditioning and refrigeration systems, integrating the most advanced technological developments, abiding by the applicable standards and legislation, namely the Energy Performance Certification of Buildings.
  • Ensure the maintenance management of physical assets required by the functional needs, complexity and technological dimension of the facilities.

Operating Mode

Classes are held from Monday to Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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