Admission to the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program - UERJ
The Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) is one of the most prestigious universities in Brazil and Latin America. UERJ is a Brazilian public university, and therefore does not charge any tuition/fees* and the student has the opportunity to obtain an advanced academic degree in an University of excellence entirely for free*.
Additionally, for students with outstanding academic records, the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (PPG-EM) at UERJ also offers the opportunity to apply for scholarships (financial aids).
There are two PPG-EM admission periods per year, one in the end of the year and the other in the middle of the year. Masters and PhD courses require enrollment in subjects (mandatory and elective) and the completion of a thesis, which must be defended by the student to a committee of professors in the field. The average duration of a Masters course is 2 years and that of a PhD course is 4 years.
We are looking for motivated and bright students and we accept applicants from all over the world. We have openings for Masters, Doctoral and Post-Doctoral studies.
*A small one-time (350 BRL) application fee is charged. This value might change depending on the semester. Please refer to the official current call for Masters and Doctorate available only in Portuguese.
Online Application
PPG-EM applications are 100% online!
Has the application deadline passed? Don't be discouraged! Get in touch with the PPG-EM coordinator and a possible advisor and get to know when is the next call for applications.
For Brazilian candidates, click here
Application for PPG-EM Masters and Doctoral Programs
Before the application, for foreign applicants, it is recommended to first contact the PPG-EM coordinators and a possible advisor via email expressing interest in joining the program.
This initial contact is very important as the professors will guide you through the application process.
This e-mail must include the following documents:
- Simple Cover Letter introducing yourself
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research interest
- Recent photo (Passport standard 3x4 with neutral background)
- Scanned copy of Undergraduate Degree and Transcript
- Scanned copy of Graduate Degree and Transcript (only for applicants who have completed a graduate course)
UERJ International Cooperation
More information for foreign students can be found on the UERJ International Cooperation Board website.