Admission to the Graduate Program (MA/PhD in Language Studies)
Admission to the Master's and Doctoral programs occurs through an annual selection process, governed by a specific public call for applications (Edital).
Selection Process Phases
Phase 1 - Remote Evaluation
Research Proposal Assessment (Eliminatory)
- Evaluated by the admissions committee (score: 0-10)
- Minimum passing score: 7.0
- Criteria outlined in the official call
Phase 2 - Synchronous Remote Defense
Proposal Oral Examination (Eliminatory)
- Live defense via videoconference
- Committee Q&A session (score: 0-10)
- Minimum passing score: 7.0
Phase 3 - Document Review
a) Lattes CV Evaluation (Ranking)
- Verified through the Lattes Platform
- Scored according to rubric in the call
Affirmative Action Policies
In compliance with:
1. CONSEPEC UFCAT Resolution 011/2023:
- Reserved positions for self-declared Black, Mixed-Race, and Indigenous (PPI) applicants
2. Ordinance No. 13 (May 11, 2016):
- Reserved positions:
■ 1 for transgender/travesti applicants (Master’s)
■ 1 for transgender/travesti applicants (PhD)
- Unfilled positions do not revert to general