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This Diploma Supplement follows

the model developed by the

European Commission, Council of

Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The

purpose of the supplement is to

provide sufficient independent data

to improve the international

'transparency' and fair academic

and professional recognition of

qualifications (diplomas, degrees,

certificates, etc.). It is designed to

provide a description of the nature,

level, context, content and status

of the studies that were pursued

and successufully completed by the

individual named on the original

qualification to which this

supplement is appended. It should

be free from any value judgements,

equivalence statements or

suggestions about recognition.

Information in all eight sections

should be provided. Where

information is not provided, an

explanation should give the reason

why.

DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO

1 INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION

1.1 Family names(s):

1.2 Given name(s):

1.3 Date of birth(year/month/day):

1.4 Student identification number or code:

2 INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION

2.1 Name of qualification and title conferred (in original language):

2.2 Main field(s) of study for the qualification:

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Identity Card Number

Licenciatura em Arquitectura, Licenciado

Theory and Architectural Design

Drawing

History of Architecture

Civil Engineering

XXXXXXX XXXXX

XXXXX

0000-00-00

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UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO - DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT 2 Name of student

2.3 Name (in original language) and status of awarding institution:

2.4 Name (in original language) and status of institution (if diferent from 2.3) administering studies: Not Applicable

Universidade do MinhoPublic Higher Education Institution

University)

Portuguese Language.

2.5 Language(s) of instruction/examination:

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3 INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION

3.1 Level of qualification:

3.2 Official length of programme:

3.3 Access requirement(s):

Secondary School and Higher Education Entry Examinations(Mathematics and Descriptive Geometry).

5 years/10 semesters/40 weeks of full-time study per year/300 ECTSCredits.

University Education - "Licenciatura" - Level 5 (ISCED).

4.1 Mode of study:

4.2 Programme requirements:

Full-time.

The "Licenciatura em Arquitectura", throughout the five years of thedegree, privileges three central components of formation: theArchitectural Design component, a Theoretical component and aTechnological component. The Architectural Design component, based on Practical WorkshopTime, is built as a continuous exercise of sinthesis in which ProcessDrawing arises as a fundamental conceptual instrument. TheTheoretical component, based on methodological research,investigates, congregates and articulates multiple competencies whichinform the disciplinary practice. The Tecnological component,throughout a systematic apprenticeship of constructive knowlegde,supports the tectonic dimension of the Architectural Design.Architecture graduates are qualified to carry out a professional activityin Architecture, Urban Development/Urban Design and Planning. Theycan work as part of a technical team in Institutions and Companies oras independent professionals, where they will be able to developactivities connected with planning, town planning, teaching andresearch.

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4 INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED

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4.3 Program details (e.g. modules or units studied), and individual grades /marks/credits obtained:

The detailed list of the subjects taken at Universidade do Minho can befound enclosed (see Appendix I).

In the academic year 2001/2002, the student performed the 5th year atthe "Instituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia", Italy, under theSOCRATES/ERASMUS Programme, achieving a total of 60 ECTS credits.

Urbanistica, Semester, 30Lab. di Progect. Architett.: Progettazione Architettonica 1,Semester, 30Storia della Fotografia, Semester, 30Teorie e Storia del Restauro, Semester, 27Storia Dell'Architettura Contemporanea, Semester, 29

Subject, Duration, Classification of Origin.

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The following subjects were carried out within this scope:

Compulsory Optional

8 ECTSCivil EngineeringDrawingHistory of ArchitectureTheory and Architectural Design

74.5 ECTS44.5 ECTS

29 ECTS122 ECTS

0 ECTS5 ECTS

3 ECTS

14 ECTS

Economics and Management

Philosophy and Culture

Social Sciences

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Scientific Areas

[10-11]

[12-13]

[14-15]

[18-20]

[16-17]

00.0%

36.8%

57.9%

05.3%

00.0%

4.4 Grading scheme and, if available, grade distribution guidance:

In a 0 to 20 grading scheme, it is necessary to achieve a minimumgrade of 10 in each subject for approval. Considering the last threeyears, the overall classification results of this "Licenciatura"graduates are distributed accordingly:

15 (fifteen)4.5 Overall classification of the qualification:

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5 INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION

5.1 Access to further study:

The "Licenciado" degree allows access to postgraduate studies,according to the terms described in section 8.

5.2 Professional status:

The "Licenciatura" is recognized by the Architecture Professional Body.The professional title of Architect demands formal enrolment at theArchitecture Professional Body.

7.1 Date: 2004/09/18

7.2 Signature:

7.3 Capacity:

António José Marques Guimarães Rodrigues

7.4 Official stamp or seal:

All pages of this document are officially stamped.

7 CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT

(Rector of Universidade do Minho)

6.1 Additional information:

6.2 Further information sources:

http://www.arquitectura.uminho.pthttp://www.uminho.pthttp://www.dges.mces.pt/naric.htmhttp://www.dges.mces.pt/nar_suplemento.htmhttp://www.gri.uminho.pt/ects_eng

6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* In the academic year 2001/2002, the student performed the 5thyear at "Instituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia", Italy, underthe SOCRATES/ERASMUS mobility programme.* Participated in the "ILPC - Intensive Language Preparation Course2001", organized by "Università per Stranieri di Siena", Italy, from10/09/2001 to 28/09/2001.

8 INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

The description of the Portuguese Education System, officially provided byNARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre), can be foundenclosed (see Appendix II).

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In 1997/1998:

In 1998/1999:

In 1999/2000:

In 2000/2001:

- Architectural Design I, annual, 16 (sixteen).

- Drawing , annual, 15 (fifteen).

- Geometry, annual, 15 (fifteen).

- Geography, annual, 12 (twelve).

- Contemporary Art Movements, semester, 16 (sixteen).

- Cultural Anthropology, semester, 18 (eigthteen).

- Architectural Design II, annual, 16 (sixteen).

- Theory of Architecture I, annual, 13 (thirteen).

- Architectural Drawing, annual, 18 (eigthteen).

- History of Contemporary Architecture, annual, 15 (fifteen).

- Construction Materials, annual, 11 (eleven).

- Mechanics, annual, 15 (fifteen).

- Architectural Design III, annual, 14 (fourteen).

- Theory of Architecture II, annual, 11 (eleven).

- History of Ancient and Mediaeval Architecture, annual, 13 (thirteen).

- Computer Aided Design, annual, 17 (seventeen).

- Structures, annual, 15 (fifteen).

- Contemporary Urbanism, annual, 14 (fourteen).

- Architectural Design IV, annual, 16 (sixteen).

- Theory of Architecture III, annual, 17 (seventeen).

- History of Modern Architecture, annual, 15 (fifteen).

- Urban Planning, annual, 14 (fourteen).

- Processes of Construction, annual, 16 (sixteen).

- Construction Economics, semester, 16 (sixteen).

- Urban Economics, semester, 15 (fifteen).

APPENDIX I.

Detailed list of the subjects taken by Name of student

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In 2001/2002:

- Architectural Design V, annual, 16 (sixteen).*

- Theory of Architecture IV, annual, 16 (sixteen).*

- History of Portuguese Architecture, annual, 16 (sixteen).*

- Seminar, annual, 16 (sixteen).*

- Building Physics, semester, 16 (sixteen).*

- Aesthetics, semester, 16 (sixteen).*

- Building Installations, semester, 16 (sixteen).*

Academic Services of "Universidade do Minho", on the eightteenth ofSeptember of two thousand and four.

* Subjects by equivalence. The correspondent subjects taken under the SOCRATES/ERASMUSmobility programme can be found in the item 4.3 of the Diploma Supplement.

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APPENDIX II

INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

System of basic and secondary education

The Comprehensive Law on the Education System (Law nº. 46/86, of 14October, subsequently amended in respect of certain clauses by Law nº.115/97, of 19 September) establishes the framework for the educationsystem.School education encompasses the following stages of teaching: basic,secondary and higher education. Pre-school education is optional anddesigned for children between the ages of three and the age for admission to the first cycle of basic education. Pre-school education is run free in nurseryclasses of the public sector supported by Ministry of Education (with thecollaboration of regional or local authorities) and by other public or privateorganisations.Basic education is universal cumpulsory and free, and consists of 3consecutive cycles. The first cycle lasts for 4 years, the second cycle for 2years and the third cycle lasts for 3 years.Secondary education is not compulsory and it comprises a 3-years cycle(10th, 11th and 12th years of schooling). Permeability is guaranteed betweencourses mainly geared to working life (technology courses) and those mainlygeared to continued studies (general courses).

General admission requirements

Access to higher education is subject to a numerus clausus.In order to quality for admission to higher education through the nationalcompetition students are required to:

. have successfully completed the 12th year of schooling or equivalent;

. have completed the national specific examinations in accordance with the higher education course the student wishes to attend;

. have obtained a minimum mark when required;

. have fulfilled the prerequisites for the higher education course the student wishes to attend, if required.

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Structure of the higher education

Higher education in Portugal is devided into two subsystems: university andnon-university higher education (polytecnical education) and it is provided inpublic and private universities and non-university higher educationinstitutions (both public and private).Private higher education institutions cannot operate without having beenrecognised by Ministry of Education.Both Universities and Polythecnical institutions can award the bacharel andlicenciado degrees, while the degrees of mestre and doutor can only beawarded by universities.Courses leading to the bacharel degree have a normal duration of threeyears, are designed to train professionals to higher education standard,preparing them to enter the labour market.Course leading to the licenciado degree usually take 4 years, but may last for5 or 6 years, depending on the field of the studies.Courses leading to the mestre degree have a duration of 4 semesters andinclude the attendance of lectures and the preparation and discussing of anoriginal dissertation. It is only open to those who have obtained at least 14marks, along a scale of 0 to 20, in their former licenciado or a legallyequivalent degree. Holders of a licenciado degree may also be admitted to amestrado course on the basis of his/her curriculum even if the final mark isbellow 14.The doutor degree is only awarded by a university institution after theelaboration and defence of an original thesis (doctoral thesis). This degree isonly open to the holders of the mestre degree or equivalent and to thosewho have been awarded the licenciado degree or a legally equivalentqualification with a final mark of 16.Holders of a relevante academic, scientific and professional curriculum mayalso apply to the doutor degree after analysis of the curriculum by thecompetent academic body.

Assessment system / Grading system

The result achieved in a subject, whether through continuous assessment orin an examination, is generally expressed along scale from 0 to 20 marks. The lowest passing grade is 10.The final grading of a course is shown on the relevant diploma or degreecertificate along a scale of 0 to 20 marks (except on the certificate for thedegree of mestre and doutor where the final grade is normally expressed ina qualitative way i.e. Bom(Good), Bom com distinção (Good with distinction)and Muito Bom (Very Good).A result, instead of a number, may be entered on diplomas or degreecertificates, with the following equivalences: 10 to 13 marks Adequate 14 to 15 marks Good 16 to 17 marks Good with distinction 18 to 19 marks Very Good with distinction 20 marks Magna cum laude

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