Partnership:
REBUILDING NATURE’S BALANCE
Ecological restoration brings together scientific knowledge and a strong sense of purpose. It plays a vital role in addressing today’s global environmental crises—climate change, biodiversity loss, and their growing social and economic impacts. More than a branch of biology, restoration is an interdisciplinary field that embraces innovation and collaboration across sectors. This vision is gaining international momentum, reflected in initiatives such as the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. As societies increasingly depend on healthy ecosystems for food security, water resources, and public health, restoration professionals are becoming essential to building a more resilient planet.
Available Places
20
Application Deadlines
1st phase: 9 March – 17 April 2026
2nd phase: 22 June – 17 July 2026
3rd phase: 24 – 28 August 2026
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or legal equivalent) in one or more areas of Exact or Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering and Technology, or related fields such as: Biology, Forestry Engineering, Natural Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Agronomic Engineering, Forest Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, or other closely related scientific areas.
Selection Criteria
- Academic Degree Classification — 20%
- Academic, Scientific, and Technical Curriculum — 20%
- Professional Experience in the Field — 20%
- Interview (optional) — 40%
Preserving the Planet’s Future
- RESTORE is the first Master’s programme in Ecological Restoration in Portugal, training future leaders in ecosystem recovery through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. It brings together ecology, nature‑based engineering, and nature‑based solutions to meet the needs of multiple sectors.
- By integrating knowledge from diverse fields, the programme fosters critical thinking and prepares highly skilled professionals capable of addressing the complexity of today’s environmental and territorial challenges.
Highlights
- First Master’s programme in Ecological Restoration in Portugal
- Interdisciplinary and hands‑on training in ecology, nature‑based engineering, and nature‑based solutions
- Strong applied component with real‑world case studies and direct field experience
- Flexible curriculum tailored to each student’s interests
- High employability across multiple environmental sectors
- Innovative response to the climate and biodiversity crises
Em Ciências ULisboa
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FORMAÇÃO ATRATIVA E COMPETITIVA
92% de colocados numa das três primeiras opções (Concurso Nacional de Acesso 2023);
91% de diplomados satisfeitos com a formação recebida (Inquérito à Empregabilidade 2022 – Diplomados 2019/2020).
INVESTIGAÇÃO
DE TOPO
38,5⁺ M€ de investimento em I&D em 2022;
1.166 artigos científicos publicados em 2022.
FOCO NA EMPREGABILIDADE
APOSTA NO EMPREENDEDORISMO E INOVAÇÃO
CONDECORAÇÕES POR MÉRITO ACADÉMICO
APRENDIZAGEM ALÉM DAS FRONTEIRAS
Promoção da vida académica
Desporto, bem-estar e vida saudável
Responsabilidade ambiental, futuro sustentável
Career Opportunities
Indústria Química tradicional e também as indústrias farmacêutica, agroquímica, alimentar, de tratamento e reciclagem de resíduos, polímeros, pasta de papel, têxtil, cortiça, etc.
Empresas de prestação de serviços e consultoria, laboratórios de controle de qualidade, metrologia, e instituições de ensino superior e de investigação, de regulação e laboratórios do Estado.
Environmental Consulting
Designing and developing ecological restoration projects for companies and organizations.
Agriculture and Forestry
Implementing sustainable practices and restoring degraded ecosystems.
Public Agencies and Municipalities
Planning and executing ecological restoration projects across urban–rural landscapes.
Non‑Governmental Organizations
Contributing to nature conservation and ecosystem recovery initiatives.
Research Institutions
Advancing scientific knowledge in ecological restoration.
Entrepreneurship
Creating new businesses in the environmental sector.
Ciências ULisboa em números
5600+
Estudantes
705+
Docentes e funcionários
72+
cursos de licenciatura, mestrado e doutoramento
19
Unidades de I&D
318
Laboratorios de Ensino e Investigação
30
Laboratórios de informática e rede WiFi em todo o campus
16+
Espaços de estudo e bibliotecas
10+
Bares | cantinas | restaurantes | espaços de refeição
O QUE DIZEM OS
NOSSOS ALUNOS
Oceanografia e Geofísica
The Master’s in Ecological Restoration is designed to immerse students in real case studies, placing them directly in the types of challenges they will be trained to solve.
The curriculum is built to adapt to each student’s specific areas of interest.
The wide range of optional course units is complemented by the many opportunities available when choosing the topic and host institution for the thesis or internship, reinforcing the close connection between theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Environmental Genetics (6 ECTS)
Planning and Design of Ecological Restoration Engineering (6 ECTS)
Restoration of Terrestrial and Coastal Ecosystems (6 ECTS)
2 Optional Courses (12 ECTS)
2nd Semester
Agroecology (6 ECTS)
Conservation and Restoration of Rivers and Wetlands (6 ECTS)
Urban Ecology (6 ECTS)
2 Optional Courses (12 ECTS)
Optional Courses
1st Semester
Environmental Assessment (6 ECTS)
Wildlife Management and Conservation (6 ECTS)
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (6 ECTS)
Plant Ecology (6 ECTS)
Geographic Information Science and Systems (6 ECTS)
Ecological Modelling (6 ECTS)
Geographic Information Systems (6 ECTS)
Forest and Agroforestry Restoration
Soil Monitoring and Restoration
Environmental Policy and Governance
Ecosystem Services and Bioeconomy
Data Management and Storage
2nd Semester
Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services
Fire Ecology and Management (6 ECTS)
Natural Resource Management and Conservation (6 ECTS)
Environmental Monitoring (6 ECTS)
Spatial Planning and Land Management (6 ECTS)
Climate Change Impacts and Coastal Zone Management
Applied Entomology (6 ECTS)
Vegetation Monitoring with UAVs and LiDAR
Geoprocessing and Spatial Analysis (6 ECTS)
Analysis and Visualization of Complex Agro‑Environmental Data (6 ECTS)
Dissertation / Internship / Project in Ecological Restoration and Nature Based Engineering (54 ECTS)
1st Semester
Environmental Mediation and Communication (3 ECTS)
Transversal Skills Seminar (3 ECTS)
I Want to Apply
All information regarding applications for the 2026/2027 academic year can be found on the Ciências ULisboa website.
Nota: caso já sejas aluno da Ciências ULisboa, mas sem credenciais válidas, deves requerer novas credenciais através do e-mail suporte@ciencias.ulisboa.pt (indicando o teu número e nome de aluno)
BROCHURE
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GET IN TOUCH
Want to know more about the Master’s in Ecological Restoration? Have questions about the programme?
Contact the Coordination Committee:
Cristina Branquinho — cmbranquinho@ciencias.ulisboa.pt
Alice Nunes — amanunes@ciencias.ulisboa.pt
Fernando Ascensão — fjascensao@ciencias.ulisboa.pt
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