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Ambra offers courses in multiple languages: entirely in English, entirely in Portuguese, or in hybrid formats where assessments can be completed in either language.

You must be able to understand texts in English. Throughout the program, you will be required to read materials in English, and you should find a direct or indirect way to comprehend written content in the language.

Although optional, you should be able to communicate in English if you wish to actively participate in live classes conducted in English by American professors.

Any completed program at the master’s level.

Yes, provided that your institution has a direct agreement with Ambra University.

If your master’s degree was issued in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, or England, an equivalency evaluation is generally not required by most academic institutions (subject to Ambra’s review of your documentation). For degrees from other countries, you must obtain a credential equivalency report for a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an agency that is a member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services – NACES. To do so, you should contact the selected agency directly to inquire about the procedures and fees for evaluating your documentation.

No. Ambra does not accept credit transfers for doctoral programs.

No. Although credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution, students in this program should not expect to begin their doctoral studies at Ambra with the intention of completing them at another institution.

The average time commitment required is 15 hours per week over the course of 40 weeks per year.

The program can be completed in a hybrid format with in-person sessions in Orlando, FL, or entirely online.

No. It refers to a program delivered online using the CAP Method®, in which each student receives individualized support from a highly qualified professor through a coaching-like process. This approach incorporates formative assessment and deliberate practice to help each student achieve the specific goals set for each course, as well as the overall objectives of their chosen program.

Yes. The production of a doctoral dissertation is a required component for completing the program, along with other academic requirements. The dissertation must undergo a qualification process and be defended publicly before a final evaluation committee. Each doctoral candidate receives individualized guidance from an advisor throughout the dissertation development process.

Yes.
All students have the opportunity to write and publish articles in collaboration with faculty throughout the doctoral program.

No. Applicants are not required to contact faculty during the admissions process. Selection is carried out by a designated committee, and each student will have a specific point during the program to meet and choose their doctoral advisor.

No, knowing or having previously studied with one of the professors does not give you any advantage in the admissions process. Selection is based on the information and insights gathered throughout the admissions process by a designated committee, not by the faculty as a whole.

You will need to submit scanned copies of the following documents:

– Official photo identification document (e.g., passport, national ID, or driver’s license).
– Front and back of your master’s degree diploma.
– Official academic transcript from your master’s program (with the issuing institution’s signature and/or stamp).
– Final version of your master’s thesis in PDF format.
– Proof of address.
- Resume (PDF or MS Word).
- Admission Essay - template provided by Ambra.

Scanned documents must follow the specified standards on this link.

Please contact us to receive the admissions notice for the upcoming cohort, which contains further details.

It is a document to be written by the applicant and evaluated as part of the admissions process. The admission essay must follow specific guidelines and address questions that connect the applicant’s educational background, professional experience, and future projects with the pursuit of the doctorate at Ambra. Once registered, the applicant will receive instructions on how to submit the document after paying the application fee.

Yes. As long as you have successfully completed at least one course, you may request a temporary withdrawal. The maximum duration allowed for this withdrawal is up to 9 consecutive months.

The maximum time allowed to complete the program is 5 years from the date of enrollment, including any interruptions or temporary withdrawals.

Payments can be made using a U.S.-issued credit card, an internationally enabled credit card, or by sending funds to the United States. Transfers can be completed via bank transfer or boleto (a Brazilian payment method).

We offer research and teaching scholarship opportunities for those who meet the eligibility criteria. Please contact us for more information.

Yes, we offer the option to enroll as a non-degree doctoral student in select individual courses.

Yes. Ambra’s doctoral programs do not yet have graduates, but among our master’s students and alumni, there are several cases of individuals who have gone on to teach at various educational institutions.

No. Studying in Portuguese is simply an alternative to studying in English, it does not mean the program or institution is Brazilian.

Ambra University is an American institution based in Orlando, Florida, and is licensed by the Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) under registration CIE#4001.

Ambra University is headquartered exclusively in Orlando, Florida (USA), and is licensed by the Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) under registration number CIE-4001. You can learn more about how university licensing works in Florida.

The English term equivalent to the Portuguese term "credenciamento" in the context of a higher education institution is “license.” Licensing for private institutions based in Florida is issued by the Commission for Independent Education – Florida Department of Education. Ambra’s license number is CIE-4001 with the FL-DOE. You can learn more about university licensing and accreditation in Florida.

The Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) provides the following link to view the list of approved programs offered by Ambra University:  FL-DOE Ambra Program List.

To join Ambra’s faculty, candidates must go through the faculty selection process.

No. Ambra has not yet applied for accreditation.

No. Accreditation in the United States is optional and carried out by independent private associations. Licensing, which is conducted by the government, is the only legal requirement for issuing American degrees.

Accreditation is a voluntary but very important step for a university. It serves as a quality assurance process conducted by an external, independent, non-governmental association composed of other educational institutions. Accreditation enhances the institution’s prestige within the United States, facilitates credit transfer and degree recognition among schools accredited by the same association, and enables access to U.S. federal student financial aid programs (Title IV).