University Degree

To receive a Master's or Doctoral degree, the student must submit a series of mandatory documents, in addition to following the defense validation procedure, described at the following link: https://www.ufrgs.br/ppgpsicologia/area-aluno/homologacao/. This process ensures the formal verification of compliance with all academic and administrative requirements demanded by the Graduate Program and UFRGS.
The following is a list of the documents required to proceed with your diploma application. If you have any questions about this procedure, please contact us by email: bancasppgpsico@ufrgs.br.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ISSUE OF THE MASTER/DOCTOR DIPLOMA

All documentation below must be sent via Google Form at the following link: https://forms.gle/seP1BKPfPCceubSG6.

No documents sent via email will be accepted for initiating the process.

For the thesis/dissertation that will be made available in full text on Lume – UFRGS Digital Repository:

Authorization term for availability in the Digital Library/UFRGS, in two routes Available here.
Single file with the dissertation/thesis complete in PDF format – with a copy of the ethics committee’s opinion attached to the dissertation/thesis;
File in DOCX (Word) format containing title, abstract, summary, keywords, number of pages.

For the thesis/dissertation that will be made available in partial text on Lume – UFRGS Digital Repository:

In addition to the documents already mentioned above, in this case, you will also need a file with the partial text in PDF format to be made available on LUME (in the same email above).

Place to pick up the diploma:

TUAUFRGS – Student Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the diploma issued automatically upon completion of the course?
No. The diploma must be requested by the student themselves.

2. How do I request my diploma?
Access here Go to the "MASTER'S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE ISSUANCE" page and follow the instructions.

3. How long does it take for the diploma to be issued?
After the request, the diploma may take up to 90 days to be finalized (average: 45 days).

4. I submitted the request through the Portal. Can I track the status of my diploma?
Yes. On the Portal, access: Postgraduate Education > Student > Diploma Tracking.

5. Is any certificate provided while my diploma is being processed?
Yes. On the Portal, access: Postgraduate Education > Student > Diploma Tracking.

6. Will I be notified when my diploma is ready?
Diploma available upon request on the Portal: No. You should monitor the progress of your diploma through the Portal.cease: Postgraduate Education > Student > Diploma Tracking.
Diploma obtained through an administrative process: Yes. You will be notified by email.

7. After completion, does UFRGS send the diploma to my address?
For security reasons, UFRGS does not send original diplomas by mail.

8. What do I need to bring to pick up my diploma?
Only photo identification will be accepted.

9. Can someone pick up the diploma for me?
Yes. The graduate should write to tuaufrgs@ufrgs.br with the subject line “Withdrawal of Master's/Doctoral Degree” and attach:

a) Authorization; [model]
b) Photo identification document of the graduate.
c) Photo identification document of the authorized person.

*A power of attorney at a notary's office is not required.

10. What is the address for diploma collection?
TUAUFRGS Center
Av. Paulo Gama, 110, Annex I of the Rectorate
Farroupilha, Porto Alegre/RS

11. What is the contact information for the Master's and Doctoral Degree Division?
Telephone: (51) 3308-3025
Email: diplomas@propg.ufrgs.br