Admission processes
Information webinar
FGV EBAPE organizes periodical webinars to share information about the MSc & PhD programs. These events offer details about the academic programs, the admission processes, and answer questions from potential applicants.
First Stage:
Analysis of Documents
- Identification Document (ID);
- Individual Taxpayer Register Number (CPF);
- Passport (non-Brazilian applicants);
- Updated curriculum (Lattes System /CNPq);
- Undergraduate degree certificate (MSc and PhD applicants)
- Master’s degree certificate (PhD applicants)
Classification and grade obtained in one of the following exams:
- GMAT (valid for 3 years)
- GRE (Valid for 3 years)
- ANPAD (Valid for 2 years)
- ANPEC (Valid for 2 years)
Certificate of English language proficiency in one of the following tests:
- DET Duolingo English Test (valid for 2 years)
- IELTS ACADEMIC (valid for 2 years);
- TOEFL IBT (valid for 2 years);
- Cambridge-Certificate of Proficiency (results issued no more than 2 years ago)
Letter of Presentation, in English, explaining the reasons why the applicant wishes to pursue FGV EBAPE’s MSc or PhD in Administration, their research interests, and other aspects considered relevant (maximum of two pages);
- Two letters of recommendation, in English, from academically active research professors;
- Thesis Pre-Project, in English, with a maximum of two thousand words with references (applicable only to candidates for the PhD program). The Pre-project will be used by the Selection Committee solely as a subsidy for the candidate's interview. The Selection Committee will not provide any feedback to candidates regarding Pre-Projects.
- Form of inclusion of “Social Name” in the academic records (as opposed to complete birth name);
- Medical Report (exclusively for candidates with disabilities).
Second Stage:
Interview with the applicant (in English) . Candidates selected in stage 1 will be contacted for an interview, in English, with the Program Selection Committee. Interviews, if necessary, may be conducted remotely.
How to Apply
The applicant must apply through FGV EBAPE’s specific system within the deadline established in the public notice, completing the registration form, and paying the registration fee.
The application will be valid after the documents are uploaded within the deadline.
CHOOSING A RESEARCH LINE
The applicants must choose up to two research lines they wish to pursue in order of preference. The MSc & PhD programs offer four options for research lines: behavioral sciences and decision-making; strategy,; management and organizations; finance; institutions, politics, and government.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has to submit two letters of recommendation for analysis together with other documents during the first stage.
When uploading the letters, the applicant must inform the name and contact information of the authors. who will be asked to complete a form sent via e-mail by the Admission Process team.
THESIS PRE-PROJECT
The Doctoral Thesis Pre-Project, which must be related to one of the Program's lines of research, must have a maximum of 2,000 words, encompassing the following attributes:
- Clarity, objectivity and conciseness of objectives and arguments;
- Appropriate use of spelling rules and academic writing style;
- Originality of the research problem;
- Adequacy of the theoretical framework to the objectives and research problem;
- Adequacy of research methods to research problems;
- Adherence of the research problem to one of the Program's lines of research;
- Potential relevance of the research to advance knowledge in the area;
- Expected social relevance.
First Call Calendar
Period of registration* | February 05th until July 20th, 2024 |
Registration (upload documents) | February 05th until July 20th, 2024 |
Interview | August 07th - 09th, 2024 |
Disclosure of the final results | August 22nd, 2024 |
Pre-enrolment (upload documents) | August 23rd - 28th, 2024 |
Digital signature to complete pre-enrolment | Until September 02nd, 2024 |
Enrolment (certified copies of the document sent by SEDEX/FEDEX) | Until September 09th, 2024 |
*Special prices for registration fees paid by July 20th: 20% discount.
Classes
Orientation meeting | January 03, 2025, 10.30 am |
Pre-course | January 06th - 10th, 2025 |
Start date of classes | January 13th, 2024 |
Second Call Calendar
Period of registration | July 21st to November 29th, 2024 |
Registration (upload documents) | July 21st to November 29th, 2024 |
Interviews | December 16th to 18th, 2024 |
Disclosure of the final results | December 12th, 2024 |
Enrollment (upload document) | December 20th to 26th, 2024 |
Digital signature to complete pre-enrolment | Until December 28th, 2024 |
Enrolment (certified copies of the document sent by SEDEX/FEDEX) | Until January 13th, 2025 |
Classes
Orientation meeting | January 03, 2025, 10.30 am |
Pre-course | January 06th - 10th, 2025 |
Start date of classes | January 13th, 2025 |
Tuition and Scholarships
There is wide availability of scholarships for those approved in the admission process, enabling students to dedicate themselves exclusively to their Master’s and PhD studies in Administration. The renewal of scholarships and the student’s continued enrollment in the program depends on their academic performance and compliance with the rules and deadlines outlined in the regulations.
Scholarship
The program offers scholarships to support students, which may be provided by the Brazilian governmental agencies Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES) and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq) or by FGV. The criteria for awarding these scholarships will consider the candidate’s performance in the admission process. Scholarships may be renewed annually, contingent upon students’ progress, encompassing their individual performance and commitment to the program.