AESM - Mafra Higher Education Academy

an innovative higher education institution committed to excellence in training and proximity to the labour market.

Inês Câmara

Welcome to AESM

The Academia de Ensino Superior de Mafra (AESM) is an innovative higher education institution committed to training excellence and proximity to the labour market. It is an initiative of a consortium made up of the Municipality of Mafra, the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (IPT) and the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém (IPS). AESM offers a dynamic environment and unique opportunities for its students, promoting teaching focused on innovation, practice and links with the business community.

A Reference Academy in Mafra

Present in Mafra since the 2021/2022 academic year, AESM stands out for its practical and specialised higher education model, training highly qualified professionals who are prepared for the challenges of the job market.

With a diverse range of programmes that keep pace with the demands of the professional world, AESM offers its students an enriching academic experience, supported by experienced teachers and strategic partnerships with companies and institutions.

What sets us apart?

Innovative, practice-focused teaching
Direct links to the labour market
Partnerships with leading companies and institutions
Highly qualified and experienced lecturers
A dynamic and inspiring academic environment
As part of the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, AESM benefits from the prestige and solidity of a recognised higher education institution, guaranteeing its students an education with high standards of quality and employability.

Objectives

What is a CTESP?

Provided by polytechnic education, it is a new type of higher education, with a duration of two years, including six months of internship, corresponding to 120 credit units (ECTS). It grants a level 5 higher professional technician diploma of the National Qualifications Framework, and, if you wish, you can later enter the licentiate study cycle, through a special competition, and acquire the respective academic degree.

Who can apply?

• Holders of a secondary education course or legally equivalent qualification;
• Holders of a level 4 professional secondary education course;
• Holders of a technologically specialized diploma (CET);
• Holders of a higher education degree who wish to obtain professional requalification;
• Holders of a higher education degree who wish to undergo vocational re-qualification;
• Holders of specialization technological diploma (CET); - Holders of a higher education degree who wish to undergo vocational re-qualification.