5,200 Openings in Technical Courses for Free: Nursing, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Administration, and More, Certified by the Federal Institute (IFPR), One of the Best Universities in Brazil

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Published on 07/08/2025 at 19:43

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Secure Your Place And Study For Free At One Of The Best Universities In Brazil: Dozens Of Free Technical Courses At The Federal Institute For Those Leaving Elementary School And For Those Who Have Already Completed High School!

If you’re looking for free technical courses, with quality education and national recognition, this may be your big chance. The Federal Institute of Paraná (IFPR) opened last Monday (04/08) a new selection process for the 2026 academic year, offering 5.2 thousand spots spread across dozens of cities in the state. There are options for those who completed the 9th grade, for those who have already finished high school and are looking for free training. And the best part: some courses don’t even charge an enrollment fee!

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know to participate, including dates, selection methods, fee waivers, and official links to the edicts. In addition, you can find the complete list of cities directly in the edicts available on the IFPR website.

Integrated Technical Courses: High School And Technical Education Together

This is the ideal option for those who have completed the 9th grade of elementary school and want to take high school along with a vocational technical course. The preliminary results of the selection processes are scheduled for November 10, 2025, and classes are planned to start in the 2026 academic year.

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Subsequent Technical Courses: For Those Who Have Already Completed High School

If you have already completed high school and want to qualify for the job market with a free technical course, IFPR also offers this option.

At the campuses of Curitiba and Assis Chateaubriand, the selection will be based on academic records. In other cities, the criterion will be a public electronic lottery.

Subsequent Technical Courses:

Technical in Condominium Management
Technical in Civil Engineering
Technical in Electromechanics
Technical in Electrical Engineering
Technical in Nursing
Technical in Events
Technical in Gastronomy
Technical in Massage Therapy
Technical in Mechanics
Technical in Photographic Processes
Technical in Audio and Video Production
Technical in Dental Prosthetics
Technical in Radiology
Technical in Oral Health
Technical in Theater
Technical in Telecommunications

Enrollment Fee: R$ 30
Access the edict for subsequent courses here

Why Choose A Federal Institute?

The Federal Institute is one of the most respected institutions in Brazil when it comes to free technical courses and high-quality public higher education. The IFPR plays a crucial role in training qualified professionals for various areas of the market, with modern infrastructure and skilled teachers.

According to the Federal Network Portal, over 80% of graduates from IFs achieve rapid employment or continue their studies at public universities.

Registration

Registrations for the 2026 selection process at IFPR are already open and can be made entirely online until September 29. To participate, just access the official selection page, choose the desired modality, and fill in the requested data. If you completed the 9th grade and want to take high school along with a technical training, click here to register for the integrated technical courses. For those who have finished high school and wish to obtain professional qualification, click here to register for the subsequent technical courses. All details are available in the specific edicts for each modality. Take advantage and secure your spot now!

5,200 Openings in Technical Courses for Free: Nursing, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Administration, and More, Certified by the Federal Institute (IFPR), One of the Best Universities in Brazil

Secure Your Place And Study For Free At One Of The Best Universities In Brazil: Dozens Of Free Technical Courses At The Federal Institute For Those Leaving Elementary School And For Those Who Have Already Completed High School!

Integrated Technical Courses: High School And Technical Education Together

Subsequent Technical Courses: For Those Who Have Already Completed High School

Why Choose A Federal Institute?

Registration

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5,200 Openings in Technical Courses for Free: Nursing, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Administration, and More, Certified by the Federal Institute (IFPR), One of the Best Universities in Brazil

Secure Your Place And Study For Free At One Of The Best Universities In Brazil: Dozens Of Free Technical Courses At The Federal Institute For Those Leaving Elementary School And For Those Who Have Already Completed High School!

Integrated Technical Courses: High School And Technical Education Together

Subsequent Technical Courses: For Those Who Have Already Completed High School

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Registration

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