Support to the student

The Post Graduate Program in Transportation Engineering (PPG-ET) offers comprehensive academic, financial, and personal support to ensure student success.

Financial Support & Scholarships

  • Research grants (CAPES, CNPq, FAPESP)

  • Teaching assistantships (through the Programa de Aperfeiçoamento de Ensino - PAE)

  • International mobility scholarships (e.g., USP partnerships, Ciência sem Fronteiras)

Academic & Professional Development

  • Free foreign language courses (English, Spanish, French)

  • Funding for scientific events: Travel grants for conferences/workshops (national and international)

  • Research internships abroad: Dual-degree opportunities with partner universities

  • Teaching training: PAE program for classroom experience

Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical, dental, and psychological care (USP’s healthcare network)

  • Subsidized meals at campus restaurants

  • Sports facilities (gymnasiums, swimming pools, sports clubs)

  • Cultural activities (theater, music, exhibitions)

Research Infrastructure & Support

Laboratories & Technical Resources

  • State-of-the-art labs (Geomatics, Pavements, Traffic Simulation, etc.)

  • High-performance computing for modeling and data analysis

  • Field equipment (LiDAR, GNSS, drones, sensors)

Academic Resources

  • Full access to scientific platforms (Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore)

  • Technical guidance from faculty and lab specialists

  • Administrative support for research projects and funding applications

Career Development

  • Industry partnerships (internships with transport agencies and private firms)

  • Networking events with alumni and professionals

  • Startup support for entrepreneurial projects

International Opportunities

  • Double-degree programs (e.g., Hasselt University, University of Florida)

  • Research exchanges (3–12 months at partner institutions)

  • Joint publications with global research groups

Why Choose PPG-ET?

✅ Top-tier education in transportation engineering
✅ Financial stability through scholarships and grants
✅ Holistic support for academic and personal growth
✅ Global exposure through exchanges and collaborations