Study plan

1^st  Semester at NOVA IMS

2^nd  Semester at University of Münster (WWU)

3^rd  Semester at NOVA IMS, WWU or UJI

Program Director

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  Ana Cristina Costa

  Associate Professor

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  Marco Painho

  Full Professor

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Faculty

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  Marco Painho

  Full Professor

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  Pedro Cabral

  Associate Professor

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Academic calendar

Academic year 2026-27

• See here the academic calendar for the year 2026-27.

Length, timetable and exams

Length

Exams

Timetable

Living in Münster and Castellón

Münster is a city that keeps its history alive. Houses, churches and squares in the restored old town “tell” tales from different centuries, all the while setting a stage that makes every visit in Münster an experience. You can comfortably reach many of the most important tourist features in Münster by foot or by bike from the Prinzipalmarkt.

Around the historical center of Münster you got the so called green lung “Promenade”. It has a length of 4.5 km round way. The Promenade is also where the huge flea market takes part in summer time every third Saturday between May and September.

From the “Promenade” you can easily reach the lake “Aasee” which has a size of 40.2 Hektar and with a length of 2.3 km. The lake is surrounded by local parks and is the biggest local recreation area of Münster. Next to the Promenade you also see the castle, where you find the departments of the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität. Behind the castle there is a beautiful botanical garden.

On Wednesdays and Saturdays the townsfolk of Münster love to go to the Market which takes place on the “Domplatz” from 7.30am to 2.30pm. You find different booths with a special flair.

For the nightlife people usually go to the old town “Kuhviertel” with its different pubs and restaurants. They also love to go to the harbor, where you find Cafes, Restaurants, a big Cinema as well as Clubs.

So, come and enjoy Münster & spend a great time here!

Castellón de la Plana

Geomundus

Scholarships

Regulations and accreditations

Accreditations

Admissions and fees

• Applications and admission

  New application phase

  Until August 15^th, exclusively for candidates from the European Union.

  Numerus Clausus

  For the path starting at NOVA IMS, the numerus clausus is 16 students.

  Entry Requirements

  To enter this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a compatible field (completed by September 2026);
  • Be proficient in English (spoken and written).

  How to Apply and Selection Process

  To apply, you need to access the NOVA IMS' Applications Portal and follow these steps:

  • Fill in the form available in the user area, namely:
    • Personal, academic and professional background;
  • Upload a copy of a valid identification document - mandatory for international applicants (non-European);
  • Upload your Curriculum Vitae;
  • Upload your Qualification Certificate - if you do not have the certificate at the time of submitting your application, you can still complete the process, provided that you agree to submit the original certificate at a later stage, when requested by NOVA IMS Services;
  • Although it is not necessary to attach any other documents, the applicant has the option of including other documents that they consider relevant to enrich their application;
  • Choose the program;
  • Present the goals and motivation for applying to the program (limit 1,000 characters, including spaces);
  • Pay the application fee. After this last step, the applicant will receive an email confirming their submitted application.

  The selection process is based on the analysis of academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions’ Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some applicants - face-to-face or videoconference.

  Application Fee

  The fee of the application is €51. The application can only be considered after the payment of the application fee, within the stipulated period, non-refundable in case of withdrawal or non-admission in the program.

• Tuition Fees, Pre-enrollment and Payment Dates

  Tuition Fee

  The tuition fee is €1.700 per semester.

  Registration Fee

  After being admitted to the program and upon confirmation of enrollment, the applicant must make a payment of a pre-registration fee (around one week after the admission result announcement), deductible in this postgraduate program's tuition fee, non-refundable in case of withdrawal, with the following value:

  • €1.250 for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country;
  • €2.500 for applicants of other nationalities, unless their registration fee is provided by an official entity.

  Upon registration, students should make the following payments:

  • €35 - for enrollment fee (the value is updated annually);
  • €3 - for annual school insurance (the value is updated annually).

  Tuition fee payment dates

  The tuition fee may be paid in two instalments or in three instalments. The pre-enrolment fee is deducted from the total tuition fee.

  The payment dates are as follows

  • Payment in two installments: each instalment corresponds to 100% of the annual tuition fee, after deduction of the pre-enrolment fee:
    
    • 1^st installment: from September 25^th to 30^th, 2026, corresponding to 100% of the 1^st year tuition fee;
    • 2^nd installment: from September 25^th to 30^th, 2027, corresponding to 100% of the 2nd year tuition fee
  • Payment in three installments: each installment corresponds to the tuition fee amount for the respective academic year, after deduction of the pre-enrolment fee:
    
    • From September 25^th to 30^th, 2026, corresponding to 50% of the 1^st year tuition fee;
    • From February 22^nd to 28^th, 2027, corresponding to 50% of the 1^st year tuition fee;
    • From September 25^th to 30^th, 2027, corresponding to 100% of the 2nd year tuition fee.

• Discounts and special conditions

  Students who choose to pay the tuition fee in two installments have a 2,5% discount.

FAQ

• Applications

  When can I apply?

  It is only possible to submit the application during its applications phase. The date of the call for applications is available in the Admissions and Fees page of each program. However, you can fill the application form at any time, submitting it when the applications phase starts.

  How can I apply?

  The applications are submitted online, in NOVA IMS’ Applications Portal. To submit their application, the applicants must register in the Portal, fill the form, upload your Curriculum Vitae, choose the program and pay the application fee in the Portal. The application process is the same for all the applicants, national or international.

  Which documents are required?

  The only mandatory document during the application process is the Curriculum Vitae (in .doc or .pdf format). The applicant can upload other documents such as diploma or other certificate of their qualifications.

  How do I convert a file to .PDF?

  Here is a list of websites where you can convert files to the pdf format, as a reference:

  • https://smallpdf.com/word-to-pdf
  • https://www.zamzar.com/
  • https://cloudconvert.com/
  • https://www.ilovepdf.com/
  • https://online2pdf.com/doc-to-pdf

  Is there an application fee?

  No, this Master has a special agreement regarding the application fee, so to be exempt of this fee (€51). The application will only be considered successfully submitted after the submission of the voucher. Please note that this voucher code can only be applied to the Master of Science in Geospatial Technologies.

  Can I apply to more than one program?

  You can apply to a maximum of 2 programs per application phase, by paying the application fee for each program, that is, the application to 1 program equals the payment of 1 application fee, the application to 2 programs equals the payment of 2 application fees.

  I'm a bachelor's degree senior student. Can I apply to a Master degree program?

  Yes. If you are a final year student and you graduate until September 2026, you can apply and you must deliver an authenticated copy of your degree certificate or diploma until the beginning of the academic year, until September 2026.

  In the application form, a Tax Identification Number is requested. What is Tax Identification Number? I don’t have one, what should I put in that blank field?

  In Portugal, the Tax Identification Number is required to identify a taxable entity or person, in tax declarations or financial transactions. If you don’t have a Tax ID Number or similar, please put “999999999” in that field of the application form.

  What should I write in the field: “Goals/motivation to apply to this program”?

  In this field, please mention:

  • In which way your background (academic and professional) fits the program;
  • What are your short-term professional goals;
  • What are your expectations with the attendance of this program.

• Admission

  How does the selection process work?

  The selection process is based on the analysis of the academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions’ Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some candidates – face-to-face or videoconference).

  In case I am contacted for an interview, can it be held at distance?

  Yes, the interview can be held at distance, preferably by Zoom.

  When will I know the result of the application?

  The result of the application will be known, through email, in the date to be announced in the confirmation of submitted application email and/or by the Admissions’ Jury/Programs Manager.

  I was admitted in the program. What’s the next step?

  In case of admission, the applicant must make the payment of the pre-registration fee (around 1 week after the result announcement), until its deadline, in NOVA IMS’ Applications Portal and upload the diploma or other certificate of his latest qualification (example: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD).

  Can I attend more than one program by academic year?

  Yes, you may attend two programs per school year, although it’s not recommended. Please pay attention to the fact that there may be overlap of the Mandatory Course Units of each program, as well as the overlap of the exams.

  I was admitted in two programs, but I only intend to attend one. What should I do?

  In case of admission to two programs, the candidate will have to choose, in the Application Portal, the program in which they intend to attend. After choosing the desired program and paying the pre-registration fee, you must select the option "Withdrawal" in the 2^nd program in which you do not intend to attend. Thus, your vacancy is available to a candidate on the Waiting List.

  I'm on the Waiting List. Can I still be admitted?

  Since it is possible for candidates to apply for two programs per application phase, there will be cases where the same candidate has been admitted to both programs, but intends to join only one. In these cases and if the limit number of vacancies is not completed, the remaining vacancy will be assigned to a candidate on the Waiting List.

  I intend the invoice for the payment of the application / pre-registration fees.

  The Invoice-Receipt will be available in this Applications’ Portal up to 2 business days after the payment, in the tab "Billing/Treasury".

  I was admitted in the program, but I need visa. What should I do?

  NOVA IMS can issue a document that proves admission in the program, that will be sent to the student and the Embassy. The document will only be issued or provided after the payment of the pre-registration fee. Regardless of issuance the document, the student must contact the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in their country to get more information.

  For your VISA application you will need to prove a minimum income of €760 per month for Portugal and €1000 per month for Germany. These values are subject to change.

• Other Informations

  Is this program taught in Portuguese or English?

  Considering the diversity of students’ nationalities, all the classes will be taught in English.

  Are there scholarships?

  NOVA IMS does not award scholarships. However, you can apply to Universidade Nova de Lisboa’ scholarships and financial support, provided by the university’s Social Welfare Services. You can learn more at https://sas.unl.pt/en/scholarships-2/scholarships_/ or contact them directly to bolsas@unl.pt. We don’t hold information about other scholarships.

  Is it possible to park on campus?

  The students can park their vehicles on campus, if they have the access card. There are several parking areas on campus and near to NOVA IMS. The request for access of vehicles to Campus de Campolide is made through registration or renewal of registration and subsequent payment. To do this, the interested parties should register in the system and select the type of access. Afterwards, they will receive all the data for the payment. It should be noted that the management of parking spaces is the exclusive responsibility of the NOVA’s Rectory. For more information, please visit the webpage http://www.unl.pt/en/nova/parking-campus.

  Is there accommodation on campus?

  The Social Welfare Services of Universidade Nova has ties with three student residences (one of them in Campus de Campolide) for Portuguese scholarship student and international students. The capacity of accommodation at school residences is limited. We can’t, in any way, guarantee you a room and we can only put your name on a waiting list, only after confirmation of admission. You will find more information about the residences at https://sas.unl.pt/en/accommodation/. 
  
  In case you are admitted to the program and want accommodation in one of the University’s residences, please contact adnovaims@novaims.unl.pt.

  Can you help me look for accommodation websites?

  Here’s a list of websites, just for reference:

  • Airbnb;
  • BQuarto;
  • Casa Alfacinha;
  • Collegiate;
  • Coolivin;
  • Easy Roomate;
  • Erasmusu;
  • Erasmus Life Lisboa;
  • Erasmus Lisboa;
  • Erasmus Student Network;
  • Fundação Cidade de Lisboa;
  • Housing Anywhere;
  • Houze Student;
  • Lemon Garden;
  • Lisbon Rooms;
  • Livensa Living;
  • Residência Avenidas;
  • Accommodation at Rua Fialho de Almeida 17 4E;
  • Spot A Home;
  • The Housing Concept;
  • Traveling To Lisbon;
  • UHub;
  • Uniplaces;
  • Wimdu.

  Does the University offer a Portuguese course for international students?

  Yes, there is a Course of Portuguese as Foreign Language. This course is available in 4 types of classes:

  1. Individual lessons (the student arranges the schedule with the teacher according to their availability);
  2. Semester Group lessons (56 study classes + 8 hours for other activities);
  3. 30 hours intensive course (2 weeks);
  4. Online summer course (month of July).

  If you have any questions about this course, please contact: cursoportugues@fcsh.unl.pt.