The Institute of Informatics at UFRGS (INF) offers two undergraduate courses: Bachelor in Computer Science and Bachelor in Computer Engineering. Both courses rank among the top in Brazil\u00a0 according to the Brazilian Ministry of Education and external reviews.<\/p>\n
The Computer Science course started in 1983, while Computer Engineering in 1998. With solid faculty research in all areas of Computer Science, our graduates are recognized as prepared for\u00a0 today\u2019s challenging and dynamic IT scenarios, by both companies and graduate schools. While a few graduates follow the Academic path, most work in the private and public sectors in Brazil and\u00a0 abroad, where 24% work, according to a recent survey among past students.<\/p>\n
Our graduates helped shape the IT and entrepreneur sectors in the south of Brazil, which today accounts for approximately 4.5% of the GDP of the Rio Grande do Sul state. Together with classes,\u00a0 10% of our students engage in research projects from Faculty, working with Masters and Ph.D. students, creating an exciting and vibrant research community. Approximately 30% work part-time\u00a0 as interns in top local and international IT companies.<\/p>\n
The curriculum for both courses follows ACM guidelines. Computer Science has a recommended duration of 9 semesters. In the first 4 semesters, students build a strong base in the fundamentals\u00a0 of Computer Science (programming, architecture, data structures, theory). These are followed by 5 semesters of courses selected by the students, covering most areas in computer science, from\u00a0 theoretical to applied.<\/p>\n
The Computer Engineering course has a recommended duration of 10 semesters. Besides a similar base on the fundamentals of Computer Science, Computer Engineering students also attend\u00a0 mathematics and physics courses. Later, the courses cover more specific professional aspects in many areas, such as microelectronics and hardware-software integration.<\/p>\n
At INF, we work diligently to prepare our students for the demands of work and life in a rapidly changing landscape. We \u201cEducate for the Future\u201d, with a strong emphasis on fundamental\u00a0 Computer Science and Engineering concepts. Developing a solid education is our distinctive characteristic enabling our students to understand a problem from different perspectives and,\u00a0 ultimately, propose creative and effective computing solutions to increasing and varying societal issues.<\/p>\n