F.A.Q
1) Is the Teaching Internship a mandatory component of the program?
The Teaching Internship is a mandatory component for scholarship recipients.
The Teaching Internship is a mandatory component for scholarship recipients.
2) Which English proficiency exams are accepted, and what is the minimum required level?
To demonstrate English proficiency, the program accepts proficiency exams administered by any independent institution that offers valid proficiency tests for graduate programs abroad and is recognized by funding agencies. Additionally, proficiency exams offered by PRPPG-UNIFEI are also accepted.
To demonstrate English proficiency, the program accepts proficiency exams administered by any independent institution that offers valid proficiency tests for graduate programs abroad and is recognized by funding agencies. Additionally, proficiency exams offered by PRPPG-UNIFEI are also accepted.
3) How does the credit transfer process work?
The transfer of course credits from other graduate programs, including those from other institutions, as well as the recognition of course equivalency, must be reviewed by the Program Committee and approved by the Assembly. To request credit recognition, students must formally submit a request to the Program Coordinator, accompanied by an academic transcript and the respective course syllabi. Course equivalency requests must consider the course workload, and courses with a lower workload than those offered by the program will not be considered equivalent.
The transfer of course credits from other graduate programs, including those from other institutions, as well as the recognition of course equivalency, must be reviewed by the Program Committee and approved by the Assembly. To request credit recognition, students must formally submit a request to the Program Coordinator, accompanied by an academic transcript and the respective course syllabi. Course equivalency requests must consider the course workload, and courses with a lower workload than those offered by the program will not be considered equivalent.
4) Must the Guided Study component be conducted with the advisor?
Students may enroll in the Guided Study activity once their dissertation work plan is approved. The faculty member responsible for this activity must be their advisor.
Students may enroll in the Guided Study activity once their dissertation work plan is approved. The faculty member responsible for this activity must be their advisor.
5) Is the EUF score accepted for admission to the graduate program?
Currently, the EUF score is not accepted for admission. Admission is through the program’s own selection process, as announced in official admission calls.
Currently, the EUF score is not accepted for admission. Admission is through the program’s own selection process, as announced in official admission calls.
6) If I have taken courses in another graduate program at a different university, can they be considered equivalent at PGF?
Yes, students may request the recognition of course credits from other graduate programs.
Yes, students may request the recognition of course credits from other graduate programs.
7) If there are not enough scholarships for all candidates who meet the minimum
required score, is there a possibility that additional scholarships may become available and be redistributed?
Yes. If new scholarship slots become available, they will be distributed among the candidates ranked in the current scholarship selection call.
Yes. If new scholarship slots become available, they will be distributed among the candidates ranked in the current scholarship selection call.
8) When does the selection process for the UNIFEI Physics Master's program take place?
The selection and scholarship allocation processes occur twice a year: Between October and January for March admission and between April and July for August admission
The selection and scholarship allocation processes occur twice a year: Between October and January for March admission and between April and July for August admission
9) How are scholarships allocated?
Scholarships are distributed based on the candidates’ final ranking in the selection process, following a descending order of scores.
Scholarships are distributed based on the candidates’ final ranking in the selection process, following a descending order of scores.
10) How many credits are required in the program, and how can they be fulfilled?
To complete the program, students must earn 24 credits through coursework and academic activities, with 1 credit equivalent to 15 hours of instruction. The only mandatory course is Quantum Mechanics. The remaining credits can be earned through elective courses.
To complete the program, students must earn 24 credits through coursework and academic activities, with 1 credit equivalent to 15 hours of instruction. The only mandatory course is Quantum Mechanics. The remaining credits can be earned through elective courses.
11) Does the university offer its own free English proficiency exam, or must students take an external test?
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (PRPPG) administers a free English proficiency exam every semester, which any UNIFEI graduate student may take.
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (PRPPG) administers a free English proficiency exam every semester, which any UNIFEI graduate student may take.
12) What is the maximum duration to complete the Master’s program while maintaining the scholarship?
The maximum duration of the Master’s in Physics program is 24 months. Scholarships are granted for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, in accordance with UNIFEI’s Scholarship Granting Policy (see Rules and Regulations section)).
The maximum duration of the Master’s in Physics program is 24 months. Scholarships are granted for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, in accordance with UNIFEI’s Scholarship Granting Policy (see Rules and Regulations section)).
13) Does the Physics Master’s program require a qualification exam?
No, the UNIFEI Physics Master’s program does not require a qualification exam.
No, the UNIFEI Physics Master’s program does not require a qualification exam.
14) Do I need to submit a research proposal to be accepted into the program?
No. Admission to the program is based on passing the selection process, and submitting a research proposal is not required.
No. Admission to the program is based on passing the selection process, and submitting a research proposal is not required.
15) If I am awarded a scholarship, can I have other sources of income without affecting my scholarship eligibility?
Yes. According to current regulations from funding agencies and an administrative decision by the Program Assembly, students may receive a scholarship while maintaining other sources of income (see Resolutions section)).
Yes. According to current regulations from funding agencies and an administrative decision by the Program Assembly, students may receive a scholarship while maintaining other sources of income (see Resolutions section)).
16) If I am employed and my score is tied with another candidate, could my job affect my scholarship eligibility?
According to the PGF Scholarship Committee's guidelines, students with employment ties can receive a scholarship only if their advisor and the PGF Scholarship Committee approve. Postdoctoral fellows may request to hold both a scholarship and employment if approved by their supervisor and submitted for review by the PGF Scholarship Committee. The PGF Scholarship Committee is responsible for deciding on scholarship accumulation requests and evaluating the need for reallocation or redistribution, following the rules set by funding agencies and UNIFEI’s scholarship policies. Priority will be given to Master's students or postdoctoral scholarship candidates without employment or additional sources of income when allocating available scholarships.
According to the PGF Scholarship Committee's guidelines, students with employment ties can receive a scholarship only if their advisor and the PGF Scholarship Committee approve. Postdoctoral fellows may request to hold both a scholarship and employment if approved by their supervisor and submitted for review by the PGF Scholarship Committee. The PGF Scholarship Committee is responsible for deciding on scholarship accumulation requests and evaluating the need for reallocation or redistribution, following the rules set by funding agencies and UNIFEI’s scholarship policies. Priority will be given to Master's students or postdoctoral scholarship candidates without employment or additional sources of income when allocating available scholarships.
About
- Degree: Master
- Capes' Rating: grade 4
- Duration: 360 hours
- Campus: Itajuba
Coordination
COORDINATOR
Alexis Roa Aguirre
alexis.roaaguirre@unifei.edu.br
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Eduardo Henrique Silva Bittencourt
bittencourt@unifei.edu.br
Program Committee
- Prof. Alexis Roa Aguirre
- Prof. Danilo Roque Huanca
- Prof. Marcelos Lima Peres
- Guilherme Roberto Tavares
Secretary
- Gabriel Viana Rennó de Oliveira
- In-person service:: Monday to Friday
- Office hours: from 8h to 12am and 2h to 5pm
- E-mail: prppg.ifq@unifei.edu.br
- Phone: +55 (35) 3629-1843
