Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science (ICMC)
Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e Computação (ICMC)
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Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e Computação (ICMC)
ICMC International Relations Commission
Comissão de Relações Internacionais do ICMC (CRInt-ICMC)
Address: Avenida Trabalhador São-carlense, 400
Centro
São Carlos/SP
CEP: 13566-590
Contact: crint@icmc.usp.br
Institute Overview
The Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science [Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e Computação] (ICMC) is one of the most important Brazilian institutions in the fields of Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Its mission is to produce, evolve and disseminate knowledge and innovation in the areas of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics, train human resources at undergraduate and graduate levels and promote cultural and social insertion actions. This mission is defined by its commitment to the need for social, scientific and technological evolution in the region of São Carlos, the state of São Paulo and Brazil. The ICMC’s vision is to become a worldwide reference in teaching and research contributing decisively to the evolution of knowledge in its areas of expertise, training high-level human resources and supporting the scientific, technological and social development of the region, state and country. ICMC is located on the São Carlos Campus, in the city of São Carlos.
The Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science (ICMC) is composed of four departments (name and code):
- Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (SME)
- Department of Computer Science (SCC)
- Department of Computer Systems (SSC)
- Department of Mathematics (SMA)
Education
Undergraduate Education
ICMC offers the following Undergraduate Programs:
- Applied Mathematics and Computational science
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Information Systems
- Mathematics (Bachelor’s degree)
- Mathematics (Teacher Education)
- Statistics and Data Science
Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Programs
- Computer Engineering*
- São Carlos School of Engineering [Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos] (EESC)
- Exact Sciences (Teacher Education Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics)**
- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry [Instituto de Química de São Carlos] (IQSC)
- São Carlos Institute of Physics [Instituto de Física de São Carlos] (IFSC)
Graduate Education
ICMC offers Graduate Programs*** in various Areas of Concentration, including the following:
| Program | Area of Concentration | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Computing in Industry (Professional Master’s Degree) | – Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Computing | (M) | Computer Science and Computational Mathematics | – Computer Science and Computational Mathematics | (M/D) | Mathematics | – Mathematics | (M/D) | Mathematics (National Network Professional Master’s Degree) | – National Network Professional Master’s Degree in Mathematics | (M) |
Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs
| Program | Area of Concentration | Level | Statistics | – Statistics** | (M/D) |
|---|
- Federal University of São Carlos [Universidade Federal de São Carlos] (UFSCAR)