Porto School of Engineering · Technical University of Porto
Careers after Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Employability
Of the 551 graduates between 2020/21 and 2023/24, 9 were registered as unemployed at the IEFP (1.6%). It does not say how many are working: graduates who go on to a master's, move abroad or do not register at the IEFP do not count as unemployed.
Source: InfoCursos, 2026 edition
Over the years
| Graduated between | Graduates | Registered as unemployed | Employability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 and 2023/24 | 551 | 9 | 98.4% |
| 2019/20 and 2022/23 | 577 | 13 | 97.8% |
| 2017/18 and 2020/21 | 593 | 19 | 96.8% |
| 2016/17 and 2019/20 | 593 | 21 | 96.5% |
| 2015/16 and 2018/19 | 629 | 26.5 | 95.8% |
| 2014/15 and 2017/18 | 652 | 13.5 | 98.0% |
| 2013/14 and 2016/17 | 653 | 20 | 96.9% |
| 2012/13 and 2015/16 | 658 | 43 | 93.5% |
| 2011/12 and 2014/15 | 661 | 50 | 92.4% |
| 2010/11 and 2013/14 | 544 | 57 | 89.5% |
| 2009/10 and 2012/13 | 527 | 54 | 89.8% |
Unemployment is the average of two months, hence values like 4.5.
Source: InfoCursos, 2026 edition
Where graduates work
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During the degree
Graduates' final grades
Source: InfoCursos, 2026 edition
FAQ
Do LEM graduates find jobs?
Employability is 98.4%: only 1.6% of graduates are registered as unemployed (national average 2.6%), according to InfoCursos (2026 edition).
How many students finish LEM on time?
40.3% of the students who started in 2018/19 finished on time, and 72.7% within 3 extra years, according to InfoCursos.
What is the average final grade in LEM?
12.7 out of 20, for graduates of 2022/23 and 2023/24, according to InfoCursos.
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