Mission:

To generate and disseminate excellent scientific, technological, and innovative knowledge through the education of highly qualified professionals, contributing to the socioeconomic, environmental, and technological transformation of society within the field of Production Engineering.

Vision:

By 2032, to be nationally and internationally recognized as a program of excellence, distinguished by the quality of its education, research, innovation, and scientific, technological, and societal impact.

Core Values:
- Ethics and scientific integrity;
- Academic excellence;
- Sustainability;
- Innovation;
- Collaboration;
- Internationalization;
- Inclusion, diversity, and equity;
- Transparency;
- Social responsibility.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Master's Program in Production Engineering at UFRN are professionals with a broad and critical understanding of production systems, equipped with up-to-date knowledge of the principal methods and techniques within their area of specialization. They are prepared to: Conduct research and teach at the undergraduate and lato sensu graduate levels, including supervising students in these programs; and Perform professional activities in public and private organizations across the industrial and service sectors, contributing to the design, management, optimization, and innovation of production systems.