Statement
Program Proposal
Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering
MISSION
The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (PPGEM) at the Universidade Federal do Ceará has the mission of training qualified human resources in different areas of engineering, specifically in the area of renewable energies, who can contribute to the scientific and technological development of society, acting in both the productive and academic sectors. The resulting research and technological advances will significantly contribute to the sustainable social and economic development of the State of Ceará and the country, with the transfer of this knowledge to society, encouraging industrial activity in the sector and improving the use of existing energy potential, in harmony with the environment.
HISTORY
The PPGEM began its activities in 2007 at the master’s level, having graduated 149 master’s degree holders by February 2026, who are currently working in the job market in both the industrial and academic sectors.
