Master and PhD

Excellence recognized by Capes with more than 20 Masters and Doctorate course options.

The stricto sensu graduate course is ideal for those seeking more in-depth and highly qualified training, which develops skills such as critical reasoning, theoretical and methodological depth and generates the production of original scientific knowledge with impact and relevance for the development of society.

We offer courses in various areas of knowledge with research lines connected to the main international trends. In addition to studying with renowned researchers, you have the opportunity to apply for scholarships and carry out international experiences during the course.

  • Master's program

    The master's degree course has a minimum of 18 (eighteen) credits to be completed. Its minimum duration is 12 (twelve) months and maximum duration is 24 (twenty-four) months.

  • Doctoral Program

    The doctoral course has a minimum of 30 (thirty) credits to be completed. Its minimum duration is 30 (thirty) months and maximum duration is 54 (fifty-four) months.

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  • What is a Master's Degree at PUCRS?

    Postgraduate courses at Master's level are offered to candidates who have completed a higher education degree.

    They are the possibility of deepening knowledge in a specific area, continuing your academic training.

    The master's degree course has a minimum of 18 (eighteen) credits to be completed. Its minimum duration is 12 (twelve) months and maximum duration is 24 (twenty-four) months.

    Master's courses constitute a Stricto Sensu postgraduate course, which differs from the Lato Sensu postgraduate course, which consists of MBA and Specialization courses.

    The excellence of PUCRS's postgraduate studies is distinguished by its highly qualified faculty, complete University infrastructure and recognition by the MEC.

  • What is a PhD at PUCRS?

    Postgraduate courses at the Doctorate level are offered to candidates who have completed a higher education degree.

    They are the possibility of deepening knowledge in a specific area, continuing your academic training.

    The doctoral course has a minimum of 30 (thirty) credits to be completed. Its minimum duration is 30 (thirty) months and maximum duration is 54 (fifty-four) months.

    Doctorate courses constitute a Stricto Sensu postgraduate course, which differs from the Lato Sensu postgraduate course, which consists of MBA and Specialization courses.

    The excellence of PUCRS's postgraduate studies is distinguished by its highly qualified faculty, complete University infrastructure and recognition by the MEC.

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