INPE is Brazil’s leading institution for space and atmospheric research, founded in 1961, focused on satellite and space science.
Address: Av. dos Astronautas, 1758, 12227-010 São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
Astroscience, Aerospace, Environmental Science
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, Astroscience, Ecology and Sustainability
Diplomas*:
- Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
International partnerships with NASA, ESA, and Brazilian agencies
Research:
Research on climate, satellite technology and aerospace
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1000
Current students***:
1500
Foreign students***:
25%
Cumulative former students***:
8000
Pros
World-leading space research center
Cons
Limited degree programs
Best For
Space and atmospheric sciences
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- Linkedin Alumni Page
- Aerospace, Climate, Research and Development, Space, Space Exploration, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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