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Admissions

The Graduate Program in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (SNP) at UFV promotes two selection processes (admissions) per year, usually with deadlines in April and September. Additional admissions are possible depending on scholarship availability.

Foreign students should indicate during the application process whether they are applying for Brazilian scholarships or have scholarships from their home country.  All foreigners are eligible to apply to the selection process.

2026 I Admission – Call open to Brazilian and non-Brazilian citizens 

The SNP opens a call to new students. There are four positions for Master`s and seven for Doctoral. The SNP offers an excellent training, access to research facilities, and contributes to cutting-edge research in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

Find the call here.

Access the Application system here.

Correction of the call on September 5th, excluding the necessity of sending a pitch video for the application.

Additional documents:

MS Curriculum form

DS Curriculum form

Acceptance letter

2026 I Admission – Exclusive to non-permanent resident aliens and/or non-Brazilian citizens 

The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) has launched a new call exclusively for international students to pursue postgraduate studies at the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV).

The SNP offers a total of 12 scholarships, with six positions for master’s students and six for Ph.D. candidates, specifically targeted at foreign applicants interested in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. The SNP provides a platform for international scholars to engage with Brazil’s strong scientific community, access advanced research facilities, and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field.

Interested candidates should consult the guidelines and requirements.

Please note that the list of countries in the guideline file was updated on August 19th, 2025.

The application process involves submitting academic records, research proposals, and other necessary documentation as specified in the call. Apply here until September 29th at 5 p.m. (GMT-3).

This is a unique chance for international students to advance their academic careers in Brazil, collaborate with leading researchers, and participate in impactful scientific projects.

For further information, please contact snp@ufv.br or visit the CAPES PEC-PG Portuguese, English, or Spanish versions.

2025 II Admission

Call for Master’s and Doctorate students: https://possolos.ufv.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Call-for-Masters-and-PhD-studens-SNP_English-version.pdf

Form to curriculum vitae:

Doctorate: https://possolos.ufv.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Curriculum_Vitae_PPGSNP_doutorado-2025-II.docx

Master: https://possolos.ufv.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Curriculum_Vitae_PPGSNP_mestrado-2025-II.docx

For more information about the application or selection process, please contact:

Programa de Pos-graduação em Solos e Nutrição de Plantas
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Peter Henry Rolfs Ave.
Vicosa, MG. Zipcode: 35670-900, Brazil
E-mail address: snp@ufv.br


Address

Programa de Pós-graduação em Solos e Nutrição de Plantas
Departamento de Solos
Universidade Federal de Viçosa
35670-900 – Viçosa – MG

E-mail: snp@ufv.br

Tel:  (31) 3612-4505
Fax: (31) 3612-4540

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