The General Engineering cycle at Técnico includes a common core of four essential subjects that provide a strong foundation across multiple engineering fields. These include Transport Phenomena, where students explore the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, heat, and mass transfer; Materials for Engineering, which covers the structure, properties, and applications of materials used in various industries; Circuits and Signal Acquisition, focused on understanding and using electronic systems for measuring and processing real-world signals; and Operations Research, which introduces advanced problem-solving techniques for optimising decision-making in engineering contexts. These subjects equip students with the analytical and practical skills to tackle complex engineering challenges.