Using Data to Make Education Accessible
DATE is a groundbreaking initiative on a mission to democratize access to post-graduate programs through data analytics.
About DATE
It's a data-driven platform that maps all postgraduate programs across Brazilian universities—the first of its kind in Brazil. We help students research and easily find all needed information for their admissions process, with a special focus on supporting underrepresented groups access opportunities through affirmative action admissions. By turning scattered, complex information into clear, actionable insights, we make postgraduate education more transparent, inclusive, and within reach.
Data-Driven Insights
We collect, analyze, and visualize all postgraduate programs across Brazilian universities, creating the first comprehensive centralized database of its kind in Brazil.
Equity Analytics
Our platform provides powerful analytics tools to track, compare, and evaluate programs across institutions, with special attention to affirmative action policies and their effectiveness.
Community Empowerment
We connect students with opportunities, provide resources for navigating application processes, and advocate for more inclusive policies across all postgraduate programs.
Our Mission
To democratize access to higher education by providing transparent data on all postgraduate programs, with special focus on affirmative action policies, empowering underrepresented students, and driving institutional change across Brazil.
Our Vision
A higher education landscape where access is equitable, diversity is celebrated, and every qualified student has the opportunity to pursue advanced studies regardless of their background.
Platform Features
Explore our comprehensive tools designed to make postgraduate program data accessible and actionable.
Interactive Dashboard
Our intuitive dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of all postgraduate programs across Brazilian universities, with powerful filtering and visualization tools highlighting affirmative action policies.
- Filter by institution, program, and policy type
- Compare programs and policies across different institutions
- Track changes in policies over time
Program Comparison Tool
Easily compare different programs and institutions to find the best fit for your academic journey, with detailed information on affirmative action policies where available.
- Side-by-side program comparison
- Detailed eligibility criteria
- Application deadlines and requirements
Imagine a DATE em Todo o Brasil
Expandindo nosso impacto dos 236 programas da USP para mais de 4.000 programas em todo o território nacional.
Impacto Nacional
Expansão de 236 programas na USP para mais de 4.000 em todo o Brasil, multiplicando nosso impacto por 17 vezes.
Democratização do Acesso
Potencial para beneficiar centenas de milhares de estudantes em todas as regiões do país.
Dados Transformadores
Criação da maior base de dados sobre políticas de ações afirmativas na pós-graduação brasileira.