Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering (FCEE) at the University of Madeira

The Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering (FCEE) is an organic unit of excellence at the University of Madeira, dedicated to cutting-edge teaching and research. The FCEE operates in several crucial scientific areas, including:

• Civil Engineering and Geology


• Electrical Engineering


• Computer Engineering and Interactive Media Design


• Physics


• Mathematics


• Chemistry

Our Faculty stands out for its highly qualified faculty staff, predominantly PhD-holders and integrated into prestigious national and international research centres. This stability and qualification ensure a rigorous and innovative learning environment, covering all study cycles: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and other non-degree courses.


In addition to fundamental and applied teaching and research activities, the FCEE plays an active role in scientific dissemination and university outreach, providing valuable services to the community. We strongly encourage academic mobility for students, graduates, faculty, and researchers, fostering enriching cultural, scientific, and technical exchange with partner institutions in Portugal and abroad.


One of our pillars is supporting the integration of our graduates into the job market, with a strong emphasis on initiative and entrepreneurship. Testimonials from our alumni confirm the quality of education and the professional success achieved, as evidenced by professionals in various fields, from software engineering to project management and research.


The 1st cycle study programmes include, among others:

• Bachelor's in Biochemistry


• Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering


• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering


• Bachelor's in Computer Engineering


• Bachelor's in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering


• Bachelor's in Physical and Computational Engineering


• Bachelor's in Computer Science


• Bachelor's in Mathematics

As Bill Nye envisions, we strongly believe in "getting young people interested in science and engineering, for a better tomorrow and for all humanity." The FCEE, under the leadership of President Maribel Gomes Gonçalves Gordon, is committed to training the next generation of leaders and innovators.