Area: Geografia

Paths of research: Dinâmica Socioespacial e Dinâmica Geoambiental

Courses: Mestrado, Doutorado e estágio Pós-Doutoral

Modalities: Acadêmico

CAPES Evaluation: 4 ( term 2017-2020)

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Objectivies

The program aims to train masters and doctors with a solid theoretical and methodological basis for analyzing spatial and environmental processes, enabling them to act critically in teaching, research and professional practices related to Geography and related areas. The program strives for academic excellence and social impact, preparing graduates for contemporary challenges in fields such as education (formal and non-formal), urban and regional planning, territorial and environmental management, public policies, consultancy and geotechnologies. 

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Prospective students

The program is a regional reference for its interdisciplinary tradition, attracting professionals with a background in Geography or related areas (such as Geology, Biological and Social Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Agronomy, Social Work, History and others), interested in developing multi- and interdisciplinary research on socio-spatial and environmental dynamics. The program seeks candidates with an interest in applied research – such as teaching, territorial planning, environmental management, public policies and geotechnologies – who are open to interdisciplinary dialogue, integrating different areas of knowledge into innovative approaches to Geography, and who are willing to work collaboratively in diverse teams, contributing to critical analyses of the complex relationships between society, territory and the environment. 

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Becoming a student

Up to 20 places are offered annually for the Master’s degree, and up to 10 places for the Doctorate. Exceptionally, a supplementary call for applications may be issued in the middle of the year, provided that the program has financial resources available and there is a demand for candidates with the right profile for the lines of research. Selection takes place through four types of vacancies:

Open competition;

Reserved places for self-declared black people;

Supplementary places for self-declared indigenous people;

Supplementary places for people with disabilities.

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Scholarships

The PPGEO has scholarships and research funding from funding agencies such as CAPES , CNPq and Fundação Araucária.

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Students from other Programs

Special students can take up to 50% of the program’s credits, upon approval of an application accompanied by the documentation required in the specific notice. Students enrolled under these conditions and wishing to become regular students will have to undergo a selection process and comply with all the requirements to which regular students are subject, and the academic period completed as a special student will not be counted towards the maximum time for completion of the Program.

Academic Mobility

Students enrolled in Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Programs at other institutions, duly recognized by CAPES, may take courses as a special student, offered at any time during the academic period by UEL Programs, provided they are authorized by the teacher responsible for the course and the Program Coordinator and comply with the following procedures:

l. completion of the application form provided by PROPPG;

ll. presentation of proof of enrollment from the institution of origin;

III. submission of a letter from the advisor recommending the course.