This paper presents a report on the engineering post-graduation in Brazil based on some important landmarks in the history of the Brazilian higher education. The work takes into account the legislation established in different studied periods of time and the context of the academic and scientific institutions during the development of the Brazilian post-graduate courses. Furthermore, the main national sponsoring agencies for the development of science and technology, as well as the first years of the engineering post-graduation and the associated evaluation system are introduced and analyzed.
Education; Engineering; Post-graduation; Evaluation
