Instituto Superior Técnico is the largest and most reputed school of engineering, science and technology in Portugal. Since it’s creation in 1911, IST’s mission is to contribute to the development of society by providing top quality higher education in the areas of Engineering, Science, Technology and Architecture, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as developing Research, Development and Innovation activities to allow it to provide teaching inline with the highest international standards.
Through top quality education, excellent facilities and an integrated approach towards research, development and innovation activities, IST offers its students an exciting and global environment geared towards solving the challenges of the XXIst Century and embracing a more modern, entrepreneurial and culturally diverse society. IST is located in the city of Lisbon, one of the oldest and most beautiful capitals in the world. Its history, climate, cosmopolitan atmosphere, cultural diversity and breath-taking views make Lisbon one of the most attractive cities in Europe, offering its citizens and visitors an unforgettable experience.
Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) is a private, non-profit organisation of public interest, whose mission is to create and disseminate scientific knowledge in the field of telecommunications. IT was created as a partnership of five institutions with experience and traditions in research and development in the field of telecommunications and it is actively involved in fundamental and applied research in this area both at national and international level. Simultaneously, it is committed to foster higher education and training, by hosting and tutoring postgraduate students. Scientific expertise in IT spans the following areas: Wireless Communications, Optical Communications, Networks and Multimedia, and an horizontal area on Basic Sciences and Enabling Technologies.
