Admission to the Graduate Program in Astronomy

Admission to the Graduate Program in Astronomy at IAG/USP takes place through a selection process governed by a public notice prepared by the CCP (Program Coordinating Committee) and published in the Official Gazette of the State of São Paulo and on the program's website. The registration and submission of mandatory documents are done through the program’s system – SIAD.

Selection Process - Graduate Program in Astronomy

  1. Candidates applying for the Master's, PhD, and Direct PhD programs in Astronomy at IAG/USP must participate in the Unified Graduate Physics Exam (EUF). The EUF exam will be valid as specified in the public notice.

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Notices for the Graduate Program on Astronomy

Recent notices:
- Doctorate - Notice N. 51/2022 (continuous application - 2023)
- Master - Notice N. 39/2023, for entry on the 1st semester/2024
- Direct Entry Doctorate - Notice N. 40/2023, for entry on the 1st semester/2024
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Language proficiency

Proficiency in English

  • Students (both Master and Doctorate) must provide proof of proficiency in English.
  • The proof of proficiency will be required for enrollment in the Programme.

Please refer to part V - Língua Estrangeira (Foreign Language) on the Programme's current regulations (

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Guidelines for International Graduate Students

International students will only be enrolled in the Graduate programs upon presentation of the National Migration Registration (RNM) or RNM protocol, the Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF) card or protocol with the CPF number, as well as a student visa.

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