Classes are held in person, primarily on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, and on Saturday mornings. Class days depend on the study plan prepared by each student together with their advisor, in alignment with their chosen research line.

The Teaching Internship is an integral part of graduate education and is included in the programs’ curricula. Its objectives are to prepare students for teaching and to improve the quality of undergraduate education. It is mandatory for doctoral students receiving support from the Graduate Support Program for Private Higher Education Institutions (PROSUP/CAPES), the FAPERGS/CAPES Scholarship Program, and CAPES/OBEDUC scholarship holders; it is optional for other students.