Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
| Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica | |
|---|---|
| founding | 1950 |
| Sponsorship | state |
| place | São José dos Campos |
| state | São Paulo |
| country | Brazil |
| management | Anderson Ribeiro Correia |
| Students | 600 undergrad, 800 postgrad |
| Annual budget | US $ 10 million (2001 est.) |
| Website | www.ita.br |
The Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) or Institute for Aerospace Technology is an institution for training and research with a focus on aerospace technology . The ITA is a government educational institution supported by the Brazilian Air Force . It is located in São José dos Campos in the state of São Paulo in Brazil . The ITA is one of the most prestigious universities in Brazil. A little more than 100 students are accepted each year. The entrance exams are considered to be the most difficult in all of Brazil and are very controversial.