DEAEPP - Regulations and Official Documentation

This page gathers links to regulations, institutional documentation, and official information relevant to the Doctoral Program in Engineering and Public Policy.
The current administrative information must always be confirmed with the Postgraduate Area and on the official Técnico pages. Students in the IST/CMU dual degree regime (CMU-Portugal program) are also subject to the regulations applicable at Carnegie Mellon University.
Doctoral Program Regulations
- Postgraduate Area — Regulations
- Postgraduate Area — Doctoral Programs
- Postgraduate Area Forms
- Academic Exams
Official Publications and Accreditation
The currently available institutional information is articulated across different sources:
| Source | Content | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Fénix | Institutional page of the program: curriculum, curricular plan, course pages, coordination and official publications. | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Engineering and Public Policy (EPP): partner program within the scope of CMU Portugal. | — |
| DGES | Official registration of the cycle of studies: curricular structure, study plan, credits, and accreditation. | Initial registration R/A-Ef 2142/2011 (creation registration R/B-Cr-242/2008), with the amendment registered under No. R/A-Ef 2142/2011/AL01, on February 19, 2021, in effect as of the 2021/2022 academic year. |
| A3ES | Accreditation process of the cycle of studies: accreditation results, self-evaluation guide. | Process ACEF/1920/0306902, accredited for 6 years starting 31-07-2020 (Board of Directors decision of 21-08-2020). The evaluation/accreditation process ACEF/2526/0306902 is currently ongoing. |
| Diário da República | Official publication of the creation and amendments to the cycle of studies. | Order No. 6462/2021, of July 1 (DR No. 126, Series II), regarding the amendment of the Doctorate in Engineering and Public Policy (R/A-Ef 2142/2011/AL01); Order No. 21347/2009, of September 22 (DR No. 184, Series II), amendment of the cycle of studies; Order No. 23266/2008, of September 12 (DR No. 177, Series II), creation of the cycle of studies. |
A3ES Accreditation History
| Date | Process | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 14-09-2020 | ACEF/1920/0306902 | Accredited for 6 years, starting 31-07-2020 |
| 18-05-2015 | ACEF/1314/0306902 | Accredited for 6 years |
| 12-12-2011 | CEF/0910/06902 | Preliminarily accredited |
| (ongoing) | ACEF/2526/0306902 | Submission of evaluation/accreditation request |
Main records of the cycle of studies:
- DGES: Registration R/A-Ef 2142/2011 (amendment R/A-Ef 2142/2011/AL01, in effect as of 2021/2022).
- A3ES: Process ACEF/1920/0306902, accredited for 6 years starting 31-07-2020; process ACEF/2526/0306902 ongoing.
- Diário da República: Order No. 6462/2021 (amendment), Order No. 21347/2009 and Order No. 23266/2008 (creation).
Doctoral School
The Técnico Doctoral School aggregates transversal information related to doctoral programs, including transversal skills, training opportunities, internships, teaching, applications, funding, and resources for doctoral students.
- Técnico Doctoral School — Transversal Skills
- Técnico Doctoral School — Internships
- Técnico Doctoral School — Teaching Support
- "Fast Track" PhD
Tuition and Fees
Tuition, fees, and school insurance are set and published by Técnico. Consultation should be done on the official page of the Postgraduate Area. In the dual degree regime, when the student is enrolled full-time at IST and CMU, tuition fees are payable at both institutions; when the path is entirely at IST, fees are only payable at this institution.