The Federal University of Minas Gerais - UFMG is renowned for its graduate studies and research in Brazil. UFMG offers two kinds of graduate programs, classified as stricto sensu and lato sensu. Stricto sensu programs are master’s and doctoral programs, and they aim at training highly qualified professionals to teach, research and contribute to scientific and technological development. Lato sensu programs are specialization courses that offer specific qualification and aim at training professionals for the job market.