Application / Selection procedures

PPGCTA admission occurs on an annual basis by means of specific public notice. The call for students defines the number of vacancies, deadlines, means of assessment, selection criteria, and documentation required.

The following stages may form part of the PPGCTA selection process in accordance with that specified by the selection committee:

I – A general knowledge written test, as set out in the student selection notice;
II – Analysis and evaluation of candidates’ curriculum vitae;
III – Research pre-project;
IV – Defense of the research pre-project.

Call for application usually opens in September and October. More information about admission requirements and the application process are available on the PPGCTA website

Currently, the course offers 20 vacancies/year with activities beginning in the first semester of each calendar year.