This study aims to present how academic training occurs for undergraduate and master's students, as well as the social transformation enabled by the extension action Academic Management for Master's and Doctorate Programs. The research was qualitative, bibliographic, and documentary, and included a case study involving participants of the extension project Academic Management for Master’s and Doctorate. Extension projects are university initiatives aimed at bringing knowledge to the broader community, expanding academic practices in innovative ways, and applying theoretical knowledge to social realities. This initiative seeks to expand knowledge in a dynamic and practical manner, fostering exchanges among masters, PhDs, professors, and students. All participants engage actively and continuously, enriching learning through interaction and the sharing of experiences. The project provides academic support through strategies and guidance for undergraduate students and for those seeking admission to graduate programs, contributing to participants’ academic and professional success by expanding their learning opportunities. The project reaches a wide range of locations, as it is conducted both remotely and in person, using tools such as slides, Google Meet, Google Forms, WhatsApp, and Instagram. This format allows for a broader audience and includes participants from various regions, including international participants. The project is structured into two cycles per year, each consisting of 14 lectures. These lectures address diverse themes and are organized around three guiding pillars: teaching, research, and extension. Furthermore, the topics discussed are highly relevant to academic formation, including: Research and project socialization, Time management and academic planning, Financial education, Academic writing and ABNT standards, Academic and Lattes curriculum development, Historical-dialectical materialism, Phenomenology, Coherence framework, Complexity theory, Conceptualization and characteristics of scientific articles, State of the art and knowledge production, Research project development, Written and oral interview preparation and language requirements, Personal narrative/memoir writing and emotional balance. The data collected through questionnaires show that the Academic Management for Master's and Doctorate project has had a significant impact on the trajectories of its participants, both personally and academically/professionally. The responses demonstrate that the project fulfills its purpose by offering guidance, support, and practical-theoretical preparation for those pursuing graduate studies. The prolonged engagement of participants, the diversity of roles assumed, reports of personal growth, and improved qualifications all indicate that the project goes beyond theory, promoting real and transformative educational experiences. While some suggestions for improvement were noted, the overall perception is extremely positive, reinforcing the project's role as an accessible and transformative initiative for both academic and social realities, as participants learn the process and succeed in entering graduate programs. In conclusion, it can be emphasized that university extension, when designed and implemented from a critical and dialogical perspective, can indeed foster comprehensive education.

Keywords: University extension, university management, stricto sensu, postgraduate studies.