FAQ
How many courses should the student take?
The student must complete at least 20 (twenty) credits in courses. The two following courses are mandatory: Materials Science (4 credits) and Materials Characterization Techniques (4 credits). In addition, students must take 12 credits in optional courses and the Teaching Internship, which adds two extra credits not counted in the 20 course credits.
The student must complete at least 20 (twenty) credits in courses. The two following courses are mandatory: Materials Science (4 credits) and Materials Characterization Techniques (4 credits). In addition, students must take 12 credits in optional courses and the Teaching Internship, which adds two extra credits not counted in the 20 course credits.
Is it possible to use credits earned in courses taken as a non-matriculated student?
Non-matriculated students who have taken courses at UNIFAL-MG and obtained grades A or B may apply for the use of credits. According to the program’s academic policies, students can use up to 8 credits, which is equivalent to 2 courses taken as non-matriculated students. To do so, they must file the credit utilization form with the Program Council, attaching supporting documentation. Students who have taken courses at other institutions must perform the same procedure, however, using the credit transfer form.
Non-matriculated students who have taken courses at UNIFAL-MG and obtained grades A or B may apply for the use of credits. According to the program’s academic policies, students can use up to 8 credits, which is equivalent to 2 courses taken as non-matriculated students. To do so, they must file the credit utilization form with the Program Council, attaching supporting documentation. Students who have taken courses at other institutions must perform the same procedure, however, using the credit transfer form.
What is the duration of the master’s degree?
Twenty-four months. It is recommended that the student complete the credits in courses within the first 18 months in the program.
Twenty-four months. It is recommended that the student complete the credits in courses within the first 18 months in the program.
Are there quotas for scholarships? What are the chances I get a scholarship?
Questions about scholarship must be addressed directly to the Scholarship Committee, whose composition is available for consultation at the link “Committees”
Questions about scholarship must be addressed directly to the Scholarship Committee, whose composition is available for consultation at the link “Committees”
Will courses be offered on weekends or evenings?
No. The courses will be offered preferably from Monday to Friday, alternating between 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM.
No. The courses will be offered preferably from Monday to Friday, alternating between 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM.
How much are tuition fees?
The program is tuition-free. Even the registration is free!
The program is tuition-free. Even the registration is free!
How do I write a Lattes curriculum? What is “documented Lattes”?
The Lattes curriculum must be built on the Platform available at lattes.cnpq.br. The documentation is made by attaching copies of the certificates and statements that prove the information inserted in the Lattes curriculum.
The Lattes curriculum must be built on the Platform available at lattes.cnpq.br. The documentation is made by attaching copies of the certificates and statements that prove the information inserted in the Lattes curriculum.
About
- Degree: Master's and PhD
- Avaliação da Capes: Conceito 4
- Duração: 360 horas
- Campus: Itajubá
Coordination
OVERALL COORDINATOR
Profa. Tânia Regina Giraldi
tania.giraldi@unifal-mg.edu.br
LOCAL COORDINATOR - UNIFEI
Prof. Fabrício Vieira de Andrade
fabricio.andrade@unifei.edu.br
DEPUTY COORDINATOR - UNIFEI
Prof. Francisco Moura Filho
franciscomoura@unifei.edu.br
General Committee
- Prof. Tânia Regina Giraldi (Presiding - UNIFAL)
- Prof. Fabrício Vieira de Andrade (Vice-presiding - UNIFEI)
- Prof. Antônio José Faria Bombard - UNIFEI
- Prof. Neide Aparecida Mariano - UNIFAL
- Prof. Rafaela Cristina Sanfelice - UNIFAL
- João Paulo Martins Mansano Rosa (Student representative- UNIFEI)
- Spyridion Heritos Borges (Student representative - UNIFAL)
- Prof. Fábia Castro Cassanjes - UNIFAL (Alternate)
- Prof. Maria Virgínia Gelfuso - UNIFEI (Alternate)
- Prof. Mirian de Lourdes Noronha Motta Melo - UNIFEI (Alternate)
- Prof. Sylma Carvalho Maestrelli - UNIFAL (Alternate)
- Karine Fortunato Silva Barbosa (Student representative - UNIFEI) (Alternate)
- Vanessa Moreira Giarola (Student representative- UNIFAL) (Alternate)
Local Committee
- Prof. Fabrício Vieira de Andrade (Presiding)
- Prof. Antônio José Faria Bombard
- Prof. Francisco Moura Filho
- Prof. Rossano Gimenes
- João Paulo Martins Mansano Rosa (Student representative)
General Scholarship Committee
- Prof. Tânia Regina Giraldi (Presiding- UNIFAL)
- Prof. Fabrício Vieira de Andrade (Vice-presiding- UNIFEI)
- Prof. Fábia Castro Cassanjes - UNIFAL
- Raphael Rodrigues Faleiros (Student representative- UNIFAL)
- Maysa Cândido Marques (Student representative- UNIFEI)
- Prof. Sylma Carvalho Maestrelli - UNIFAL (Alternate)
- Prof. Francisco Moura FIlho - UNIFEI (Alternate)
- Karla Almeida Duran (Student representative - UNIFAL) (Alternate)
- Luana Aparecida Silvestre Braga (Student representative- UNIFEI) (Alternate)
Local Scholarship Committee
- Prof. Fabrício Vieira de Andrade
- Prof. Francisco Moura FIlho
- Prof. Antônio José Faria Bombard
- Prof. Rossano Gimenes
- João Paulo Martins Mansano Rosa (Student representative)
Secretary
- Ana Carla Coelho Assis
- Juraci Magalhães Rodrigues
- In-person service: Monday to Friday
- Office hours: 08:00 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 16:30
- cppg.itabira@unifei.edu.br
- +55 (31) 3839-0806/0809
