Institute of International Relations
University of São Paulo
A student who is dismissed without completing the master’s or doctoral program and is later approved in a new selection process will have their reentry considered as a new enrollment, in accordance with Article 60 of the USP Graduate Program Bylaws.
If approved, the new enrollment will be processed within a maximum of 60 days from the date of the request.
The applicant, if approved, will be considered a new student and must fulfill all requirements applicable to newly admitted students. Previously completed credits from the past 36 months may be transferred, subject to the supervisor’s approval.
The request must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Committee using a designated form. The student must complete the form and send it by email to the Graduate Program Office, along with the following documents:
The Graduate Studies Committee's decision will be based on a detailed report issued by a reviewer designated by the committee, in accordance with the USP Graduate Program Bylaws.
A student may be dismissed from the program in the following cases:
Students in the International Relations Graduate Program (PPGRI) must enroll regularly each academic term, following the deadlines set by USP's central administration, throughout all phases of their studies until they obtain a master’s or doctoral degree.
If a student fails to complete enrollment (either in courses or continuous research enrollment) for two consecutive semesters, they will be dismissed from the program and lose their enrollment status.
Late enrollment must be requested through the Graduate Studies Committee using a designated request form.
A student may request an enrollment suspension for a period not exceeding 365 days if they are temporarily unable to continue their academic activities. A justification must be provided.
For the request for enrollment suspension to be analyzed, the student must submit a formal request to the CPG-IRI, along with a detailed statement from their supervisor. This statement must include the reasons for the request, documented proof, the intended duration, and the start date.
Enrollment suspension will not be granted during an approved extension period for the completion of a dissertation or thesis, except in cases of illness. In such cases, the decision will be made by the Rules and Policies Committee of the Graduate Council (Office of Graduate Studies).
The suspension may be applied retroactively to the date of the event that justified the request, provided it is submitted while the reason remains valid and does not overlap with any completed academic activities, except for enrollment.
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Institute of International Relations - 2025
