Programmes can offer all vacancies in the first phase or distribute them by phase. Vacancies not taken up in a phase are carried over to the next phase. The opening of the next application phase is subject to the existence of vacancies.

Requirements

 Academic qualification at bachelor`s degree level;

 Knowledge in mathematics, statistics, and computer science;

 Sound knowledge of the English language: working materials, bibliographic references, and sessions with foreign guests will be presented.

Application procedures

SELECTION AND RANKING CRITERIA

 Check the selection and ranking criteria HERE (in Portuguese only)

DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION

 The application is exclusively online.

 It is mandatory to attach the following documents:

- Photo (passport-style in jpg, jpeg or png format)

- Identification document (national identity card for national applicants and passport for international applicants

- Undergraduate's degree diploma with final GPA*

- Curriculum vitae

- Master's goal statement (max. 2500 characters, to be submitted in the applications' system directly);

*Candidates who have not finished the undergraduate’s degree must attach:

- A commitment statement (download available in the application form);

- A transcript of records with the list of completed courses and respective grades (an image from your student portal is accepted).

SELECTION PROCESS

 IMPORTANT - Selections are made on a rolling basis from the moment the application period opens.  We therefore encourage early applications.

 The selection process involves four separate stages which are outlined below:

1. Initial Assessment

After completing the online application and paying the non-refundable fee, the application will be assessed by the members of the Application Review Committee.

2. Interview

During the Initial Assessment period, the candidate may be called for an interview with the Master's Director or another member of the Application Review Committee.

3. Decision

All applicants will be notified of the decision. The results will be sent by email and will be available on the application portal.

4. Enrolment

In the event of admission, candidates will be informed of the enrolment process. They will be given a deadline to enroll (thus confirming their place on the Master's programme). Please note that admitted candidates will have to pay the first instalment of tuition fees by the deadline after enrolment.