International
PG-EAM prioritizes internationalization as a strategy to maintain its national reference status and expand its international recognition as a center of excellence in education, research, and innovation in the aerospace sector.
International Impact
The program has significantly expanded its international cooperations:
- 34.5% of publications with international co-authorship (45% increase in the last four years)
- 87.1% of citations from abroad
- ~50% of courses available in English
International Cooperations
PG-EAM maintains active partnerships with over 60 institutions in 20 countries, including renowned universities such as Caltech, Imperial College London, ISAE-SUPAERO, TU Berlin, KTH, and University of Twente.
For the complete list of ITA’s institutional partnerships, please visit:
Opportunities for ITA Students Abroad
Dual Degree Programs
| Program | Country | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTwente Dual Degree | Netherlands | Master’s | Obtain two master’s degrees (ITA and UTwente) |
| BRAFITEC | France | Undergraduate/Master’s | Program primarily focused on undergraduate studies, but agreements with ISAE-SUPAERO, ENSMA, École Polytechnique and others often include exchange and/or dual degree at the graduate level |
| Doctoral Co-tutorship | Various | PhD | Thesis developed under joint supervision |
Exchange and Internship Programs
| Program | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PROBRAL | Germany | ITA-TU Berlin cooperation (CAPES/DAAD) |
| Swedish Chairs | Sweden | Exchange with Linköping, KTH and Chalmers |
| Sandwich PhD Scholarships | Various | Calls published on the Graduate Program website |
| Fraunhofer Institute Internships | Germany | Advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 |
How to Apply
- Check the calls: Institutional scholarships are announced at www.ita.br/posgrad
- Talk to your advisor: Many faculty members have individual partnerships with research groups abroad
- Contact the coordination: For more information about specific programs, contact us
Opportunities for International Students
PG-EAM welcomes international students in various modalities:
Available Programs
| Modality | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Dual Degree | 2 years | Agreements with University of Twente, ISAE-SUPAERO, ENSMA and other institutions |
| Doctoral Co-tutorship | 3-4 years | Thesis developed at two institutions |
| Semester Exchange | 6 months | Take courses and develop a research project |
| Research Internship | 3-6 months | Project development under faculty supervision |
Courses in English
Approximately 50% of PG-EAM courses are available in English. When an international student is enrolled, the course is offered in English.
Check the course catalog for more information.
Recent Results
The program has been receiving an increasing number of international students:
University of Twente Students (Dual Degree)
- 7 Dutch students completed their master’s at ITA (2021-2024)
BRAFITEC Program (France)
- 2024: 5 ISAE-SUPAERO students + 1 ENSMA student
- 2025: 11 ISAE-SUPAERO students + 6 ENSMA students + 2 École de l’Air et de l’Espace students
CAPES Move la America Program (Latin America)
- 2025: 6 students from Latin American universities for sandwich period at ITA (learn more)
How to Apply
International students can also pursue a full master’s or PhD at ITA by participating in the regular admission process.
For more information about admission of international students, contact the program coordination.
Visiting Researchers
PG-EAM regularly hosts visiting researchers from renowned international institutions. Highlights include:
- Prof. Tim Colonius - California Institute of Technology (USA)
- Prof. Dan Henningson - KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)
- Prof. Tomas Grönstedt - Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)
- Prof. Petter Krus - Linköping University (Sweden)
- Prof. Ragnar Larsson - Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)
- Prof. Morvan Ouisse - ENSMM/FEMTO-ST (France)
- Prof. Yongyun Hwang - Imperial College London (UK)
- Prof. Ilya Kovalenko - PennState University (USA)
- Prof. Peter Jordan - Université de Poitiers (France)
- Prof. Ardeshir Hanifi - KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden)
Swedish Endowed Professor Chairs Program
An initiative by CISB and SAAB that brought renowned researchers from Sweden for long-term collaborations with ITA, including graduate student exchanges.
Featured International Projects
| Project | Partners | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| CTEDS - Future Air Domain Study | Brazil-Sweden | FINEP (~R$ 3.95 million) |
| PROBRAL - Green Aviation | ITA-TU Berlin | CAPES/DAAD (2024-2027) |
| M-ERA.NET - Composite Structures | ITA, DLR, Riga Tech. Univ. | FAPESP |
| Fraunhofer Cooperation | ITA-Fraunhofer Institutes | Various |
| INOVA AERODEFESA | ITA-Univ. of Michigan | FINEP/EMBRAER |
Contact
For more information about international opportunities, contact the PG-EAM coordination.