Deadline for Applications is April 15, 2008


Applications for Fall 2008 Applications for the incoming class are open on a continuous basis. The deadline for full consideration of applications is now April 15. After this date, applicants will be considered based on space available only. We encourage early submission of application materials. Browse the information available for prospective students and contact TCE administrative staff and faculty if you have questions.

First TCE cohort starts in Fall 2007Following a highly competitive selection process, six students have started as the first TCE cohort. We welcome to the Program Rodrigo Belo, Cristina Carias, Carla Costa, Xu Li, Andreia Rafael and Ana Venancio. Information about their backgrounds and research interests will be available soon.

TCE Faculty met in Portugal TCE faculty from Carnegie Mellon University, Instituto Superior Tecnico and Universidade Catolica met in Lisbon, Portugal during the summer, to prepare the beginning of the academic year, meet the new students and participate in a workshop on "High Tech Entrepreneurship: implications for Science Policy and Education" organized in close collaboration with the Portuguese Ministry for Science, Technology and Higher Education (more info).

the UNIVERSITIES







Unique Interdisciplinary Model
A Ph.D. program focused on the study of technology and entrepreneurship dynamics. Open to participants from a variety of disciplines, including business, engineering, economics, science,
& policy.

Dual Degree ProgramEarn a degree by Carnegie Mellon University as well as one by either the Technical University of Lisbon (UTL) or the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP)

CMU-Portugal Partnership Carnegie Mellon brings vast experience in cross-disciplinary collaboration around the world and innovative approaches to technology issues; The program is part of a broad Government sponsored long-term partnership with several Portuguese universities with the goal of stimulating research and development activities and fostering scientific and technological skills at the highest levels.

Global Learning Environment Students will take courses and develop their research in both Pittsburgh and in Lisbon and establish research links with institutions and people from around the world. The language of instruction is English.

Student Support – Excellent financial support is available to qualified students on a merit basis. Extensive resources are devoted to developing both world-class research and a unique multidisciplinary learning experience.

 





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