Two postgraduate programmes are offered, one at master’s level and the other at doctoral level. The recommended start time for both is in March, although there are two admissions per year, in March and August, with selection processes for the master’s programme in November and May. The selection process for doctoral programmes is continuous.
The selection process for Master’s and PhD candidates is carried out by analysing CVs and academic transcripts, by committees set up by the Course Coordinator.
Master’s programme
It involves a minimum of 4 bimesters of courses in the first year, with a minimum of nine courses, totalling 18 credits. At the end of this period, a dissertation proposal must be presented to a panel of judges. Once the proposal has been approved, the dissertation takes approximately 10 – 12 months to complete. Part-time students usually require a much longer total time. Before starting their dissertation work, students must demonstrate proficiency in English. A public defence and approval of the Master’s Dissertation is required. The title awarded is Master of Mechanical Engineering, M. Eng. Mec.
Doctorate
This involves a minimum of 36 credits of courses spread over about two years. At the end of this period, a thesis proposal must be presented to a panel of judges. Once the thesis has been prepared, it is defended at a public event. The total duration of the course is four years, with exclusive dedication. By the end of the second year, the student must demonstrate proficiency in English. The title awarded is Doctor of Mechanical Engineering, Dr Eng. Mec.
Scholarship complementation
There is the possibility of a supplementary grant for full-time students engaged in GRANTE’s research topics, under the guidance of their professors.