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Presentation
General objectives:
Specific Objectives (competencies)
Attendance of this Postgraduate Diploma will equip participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the development of consultancy, management, studies, projects, works, in any entity that works with Cultural Heritage.
The following specific objectives are intended to be achieved:
Director`s Message
Profa . D aSoraya Genin
Conservation and Rehabilitation of cultural heritage are globally recognized as a means to meet the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the UN's Agenda 2030. The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Conservation and Rehabilitation fits fully into these goals.
It is a unique course in Portugal in this area. It integrates ateliers in the study plan for the development of construction practices. This teaching method, developed in the "Architecture Practices" workshop since 2012, was recognized by the International Construction Fair TEKTÓNICA with the Promoter Academy award and is a great success among students.
The course relies on the method of practical learning to complement the theoretical teaching. It includes international principles and recommendations for cultural heritage, the history and pathology of construction, diagnostic methods and intervention techniques.
Students have the opportunity to "get hands-on" to execute conservation works, accompanied by specialized professionals. Traditional and contemporary techniques are addressed, exploring different materials and construction systems.
Learning new technologies using digital tools is applied in the survey, inventorying, documentation, and visualization of cultural heritage, a complementary method to direct observation, both in the analysis and design phases.
Practices are preferably framed in a professional environment and in a real-life context.
2026/2027
The curricular design of the course relates to the methodology of Conservation and Rehabilitation. The first semester is dedicated to the survey and diagnosis, and the second semester to the project. Of the total of eight curricular units, five are of the theoretical-practical type, with a greater expository component and include distance learning by guest lecturers. Three curricular units are of the practical-laboratorial type and resort to the active learning method for problem solving (hands-on). Two ateliers, one in each semester, take place in workshop mode, at a time to be agreed with the specialized companies, depending on the site and the type of work to be developed, which may include: earth constructions, stone and brick masonry constructions, wood, glass, metal, reinforced concrete constructions, coatings and finishings. The workshops will operate in concentrated blocks of three continuous days or three consecutive Saturdays, during daytime hours.
| Unidades curriculares | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Atelier of Traditional Constructions Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 1 | 6.0 |
| Conservation and Sustainability Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 1 | 6.0 |
| History of Building and Archaeology of Architecture Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 1 | 6.0 |
| Inventory and Analysis of the Urban Heritage Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 1 | 6.0 |
| Visualisation and Digital Tools Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 1 | 6.0 |
| Atelier of Modern Constructions Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 2 | 6.0 |
| Project of Conservation and Sustainable Rehabilitation Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 2 | 18.0 |
| Rehabilitation and Sustainability Unidades Curriculares Obrigatórias | 2 | 6.0 |
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Teaching
The professors on this course come from several departments at ISCTE: Architecture and Urbanism, History, and Information Sciences and Technology.
Guest lecturers from public and private entities ensure the link with the professional environment, while experts from the ICOMOS University Forum network ensure specific learning in an international context.
The course is taught in Portuguese and English, promoting the participation of international faculty and students. The English language prevails in classes taught by foreign guests and when the number of international students justifies it.
Note
- Students who attend exclusively the 1st semester course units are awarded a 2nd Cycle Specialized Studies Diploma in Sustainable Conservation and Rehabilitation.
- Students who wish to continue their studies may enroll in the 2nd year to obtain a Master's degree in Conservation and Sustainable Rehabilitation (pending A3ES evaluation).
DocentesSoraya de Fátima Mira Godinho Monteiro Genin (Diretora, Professora Auxiliar)
Ana Gabriela Bastos Gonçalves (Professora Auxiliar)
Luísa Cristina da Graça Pardal Domingues Miranda (Professora Auxiliar)
Mafalda Gambutas Teixeira de Sampaio (Professora Auxiliar)
Maria João Mendes Vaz (Professora Associada)
Maria Rosália Palma Guerreiro (Professora Auxiliar)
Paula Cristina André dos Ramos Pinto (Professora Auxiliar)
Pedro da Luz Pinto (Professor Auxiliar)
Sara Eloy Cardoso Rodrigues (Professora Auxiliar)
Sofia D'Almeida da Costa Macedo Magrinho (Professora Auxiliar Convidada)
Teresa Marquito Marat-Mendes (Professora Auxiliar)
2025/2026
Employability
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Conservation and Rehabilitation offers an employment opportunity. Urban Rehabilitation occupies a central place in the construction sector. The trend is increasing, driven by government subsidies and European aid, in order to reduce CO2 emissions caused by new construction in reinforced concrete.
Professional Associations in Portugal discuss accreditation and the creation of Specialization in Cultural Heritage Conservation, in particular the Order of Engineers (creation of specialization in progress) and the Order of Architects (recommendations of the 15th Congress of the Order of Architects, 2018).
In other countries, architects' access to restoration work follows a strict accreditation procedure (UK) or requires a certificate (Netherlands) or specialization courses (France, Ireland).
ISCTE numbers:
| Round | Start Date | End Date | Vacancies | Application fee | Reservation fee | candidacy.reservation_fee_international |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st round | PG | 2025-12-15 09:30 | 2026-01-14 17:00 | 15 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | € |
| 2nd round | PG | 2026-01-15 09:30 | 2026-02-25 17:00 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | € | |
| 3rd round | PG | 2026-02-26 09:30 | 2026-04-06 17:00 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | € | |
| 4th round | PG | 2026-04-07 09:30 | 2026-05-13 17:00 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | € | |
| 5th round | PG | 2026-05-14 09:30 | 2026-06-24 17:00 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | € | |
| 6th round | PG | 2026-06-25 09:30 | 2026-08-26 17:00 | 70.00 € | 350.00 € | € |
Requirements
You can apply for the Master's in Conservation and Sustainable Rehabilitation:
a) Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent;
b) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred following a first cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process;
c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the competent scientific body;
d) Hold an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the competent scientific body.
More Information about international student acess
The opening of the application phases is subject to the existence of vacancies
Requirements
You can apply for the Master's in Conservation and Sustainable Rehabilitation:
a) Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent;
b) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred following a first cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State adhering to this Process;
c) Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the competent scientific body;
d) Hold an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the competent scientific body.
Application Procedures
Applications are submitted exclusively online. Applicants will be required to provide various information that must be entered manually, such as Personal Data, Education and Professional Experience*. It will also be necessary to upload some Documents in the online Application Form.
*Please note that information regarding participation in internships, associative activities, volunteer service, research projects and other relevant experiences in a professional context, as well as international experience, including participation in exchange programs and summer schools, international internships and professional experience abroad will be considered Professional Experience, so information about these activities should be inserted in the Professional Experience field.
Documents
The documents listed below are required to be attached (uploaded) to the application form. Other documents may also be requested.
In case you have already finished your degree:
Selection process
The selection process comprises several steps:
Initial Evaluation. After completing the online application and paying the respective (non-refundable) fee, the application will be evaluated by members of the Application Review Committee. The application will be evaluated based on the information provided in the online application form, Motivation Letter, Curriculum Vitae and other supporting documents uploaded to the online application form.
Interview. During the Initial Assessment period, the candidate may be called for an interview with the Master's Director or another member of the Application Review Committee. The interview will provide detailed information about the candidate's academic profile, professional experience, skills, personal characteristics and motivation. Interviews may be conducted by telephone or Skype, if appropriate.
Decision. All applicants will be notified of the decision. Results will follow by email and will be available on the application portal.
Enrollment. In case of admission, candidates will be informed in detail about the enrollment/enrollment process. A deadline will be given for enrolment (thereby confirming their place on the course). Please note that admitted candidates must pay the first instalment of the tuition fees by the established deadline after enrolment.
Selection and ranking criteria :
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