ICMC is one of the main Brazilian´s institution training qualified human resources in mathematics, computer science and statistics. All the programs are evaluated among the best of the country by Brazilian agencies.

The ICMC's research groups are recognized worldwide due to publications in high-qualified specialized journals and participation in scientific events. A lot of international institutions are developing joint projects with these groups.

ICMC promotes initiatives with positive impact on society and develops partnership with industry, research centers, government agencies, private associations and non-governmental organizations.

Working in a pleasant atmosphere, the high qualified faculty and staff provide assistance using a modern infrastructure: multimedia classrooms, auditoriums, a high-performance computer park and one of the largest libraries in Brazil.