The Faculty of ITC prepared a focused recruitment and institutional‑strengthening mission to Brazil in October 2024. The mission aimed, on the one hand, to increase student intake for the Master’s in Geo‑information Science and Earth Observation (MGEO) and the Master’s in Spatial Engineering (MSE), and on the other hand, to re‑establish ITC’s presence, strengthen brand awareness, and consolidate partnerships with universities, research institutions, and funding organizations, ensuring a solid foundation for future recruitment and cooperation. These objectives reflected ITC’s commitment to expanding its global reach and ensuring that talented Brazilian students continued to find pathways into its internationally recognized master programmes.
The mission brought ITC into contact with a diverse network of strategic partners across São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, including leading research universities such as USP and PUC Rio, where discussions focused on academic mobility and joint initiatives. It also engaged funding and research agencies like FAPESP and CNPq, exploring scholarship opportunities and support mechanisms for Brazilian students. In addition, the team met with diplomatic organizations, including the Dutch Consulate in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, to strengthen visibility and institutional cooperation. Participation in major study fairs in São Paulo and Rio enabled direct outreach to prospective students, while an ITC alumni gathering reinforced community ties and peer‑driven recruitment support. Together, these visits created a comprehensive platform for strengthening ITC’s presence and partnerships in Brazil.
Meeting with the Director of Academic Mobility in USP
Alumni gathering in Sao Paulo
