This work resulted from a larger research project where changes in various spheres were studied: at universities, in Portugal; in the relationship between the university and the backing society; in the post- graduation lecturing processes (masters and PhD) with regard to contents and teaching and learning methods; on the effects of the lecturing on both the individuals and on the respective systems. Out of all these global issues here we will merely interpret the assessment made of the lecturing carried out at the university in relation to contents, teaching- learning methodologies and all material and human resources available to students, professional integration and vocational and occupational and personal satisfaction levels. The importance of the study stems from knowledge contribution produced for university assessment. The work was carried out at four universities and the information was gathered via surveys and interviews made to masters and PhD's and to those responsible for the lecturing. With regard to the issues which we have prepared to present here we note that content and teaching- learning processes are quite satisfactory within an individual perspective and in relation to their effects on the educational and economic system. However, significant differences of what happens in other European countries are mentioned. Pertaining to the other set of issues, mention is made to good levels of integration in the employment/work system, matching of learnt content and professional performance and as a result of this, high satisfaction levels from a social and personal standpoint.
University; Post- graduation; Masters; PhD; Assessment
