Admission Process

Candidates wishing to be considered for admission in the Material Science and Engineering Program shall participate in a selection process, as specified in the calls provided below.

Applicants for the Master’s program must take an admission exam at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Upon justified request, the exam may be taken at another suitable location in Brazil or abroad, at the same scheduled time. The admission exam for the master´s program consists of a written exam covering three fields of Material Science and Engineering (Ceramics, Metals and Polymers).

Foreign applicants who wish to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree at PGMAT must participate in the same selection process as Brazilian candidates do. If admitted, in order to enroll in PGMAT, foreign students need to get a permanent visa at the Brazilian Embassy in their country.

 selection process

Selection Process for admission to the Master’s Program

Selection Process for admission to the Doctoral Program

Reference Letter for Master’s and Doctoral Applicants (Reference Form)