Sustainable Development in Tropical Regions
Postgraduate Degree
Ano Letivo 2025/2026

Course Overview

The program in b-learning is taught in São Tomé and Príncipe but aimed at all tropical regions in development. It aims to give general training on the problems of sustainability and sustainable development with a strong applied component, addressing the problems of the tropics. The curricular units cover the most important topics, from food and health, natural resources and development policies, to heritage and conservation, well-being and quality of life. The various units of the course address specific situations and problems of the tropical regions, be it environmental, social or economic.

Organic Unit: School of Science and Technology

DGES Code: 0602/E154

Duration: 2 Semesters/60 ECTS credits (60 required in curricular units)

Language: Portuguese

Regime: B-learning

CNAEF Areas:

Environmental science (422)

Study Plan

Career Prospects

- Top Technical Career in Public Administration - Local development organizations and NGOs - International agencies such as the United Nations (UNDP, FAO) and foundations with programs in the field of environment, health and development - Teachers, entrepreneurs and business technicians

Specific Entry Requirements

There are no restrictions regarding the education area of the candidate, given the scope of the course, priority is given to candidates with training in social, economic, political, environmental, food and health areas.

Access Routes and Applications

Tuition Fees

Annual Tuition Fees

1500.00 €

deadlines and payment

Course Committee

Director: Rute Sousa Matos [rsm@uevora.pt]

Assistants:

Maria Ilhéu [milheu@uevora.pt]
Sara Maria de Azevedo e Sousa Marques Pereira [sarapereira@uevora.pt]

teaching staff

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Timetables

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Documents

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