Welcome to INF's web site

The Institute of Informatics is a world-class center of excellence in Computer Science and Computer Engineering engaged in leading research, teaching, and technology transfer to Industry. It was founded in 1989 as one of the faculties at UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), which is the largest public university in southern Brazil.

The Institute has 75 faculty members, which makes it one of the largest Computer Science and Computer Engineering groups in the country. One of our main characteristics is a strong connection between research on software and hardware. The Institute also includes a team of 36 administration staff to provide support for a community of over 700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students.

 

Application for the PhD program in Computer Science

Applications for the Graduate Program in Computer Science (PPGC) at Instituto de Informática - UFRGS for candidates planning to start their PhD studies in March 2013 are open until October 21st. Applications can be submitted online at http://inf.ufrgs.br/ppgc/applying-en.

The calendar and other regulations about the application and the selection process are available at http://ppgc.inf.ufrgs.br/en.

About PPGC
The Graduate Program in Computer Science of Instituto de Informática - UFRGS is one of the largest and most traditional programs in Computer Science in Brazil. Since its creation in 1973, PPGC has granted over 1,300 masters degrees and more than 200 PhD degrees. Our graduates hold leading positions in key companies and universities in Brazil and abroad. PPGC ranks among the top 5 Graduate Programs in Brazil, in recent evaluations of the Brazilian Government. Such evaluations consider faculty qualification, publication record of researchers and students, and the scope of research areas, among other quality indicators. Our program isrepresented in the main international and national conferences, and maintains an active collaboration with several universities in Europe, North and Latin America. The program has 50 supervisors working in 13 research areas. A growing number of courses are available in English.

Scholarships and Financial Support
As a Federal University, UFRGS is entirely free: there are no tuition fees. Every year PPGC allocates a number of scholarships to its PhD students. The scholarships are provided mostly by Brazilian funding agencies, and can be held for a maximum of four years. Our students also receive financial support to cover research related costs such as traveling expenses for presenting papers at conferences. More information about scholarships and grants can be found here.

International Cooperation
PPGC invests heavily in providing its students with an international environment. PhD students can be fully funded, up to one year, to work on their research in a partner university abroad. The support is provided by grants from Brazilian funding agencies. This collaboration can also lead to a dual PhD degree (a diploma issued by both universities). We also welcome foreign students who wish to conduct part of their studies at PPGC.
More information about studying at UFRGS can be found at the homepage of the International Students Office.

 

Location

The Institute of Informatics is located in the city of Porto Alegre, the capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Porto Alegre is a modern city with a population of over 1.5 million people. It has been recognized by the UN as the best capital in Brazil in terms of quality of life.

 
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