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Secure your place at the Federal University-UFJF! There are 975 places available for free undergraduate courses. Sign up now!
The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF), in Minas Gerais, announced the opening of 975 vacancies for free undergraduate courses, covering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The selection offers opportunities for various areas of knowledge, including Computing, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Pedagogy and Public Administration. Find out all the details about how secure a spot and study for free at a federal higher education institution.
Details of available vacancies and courses
The free undergraduate courses offered by the Federal University-UFJF follow the institution's quota system, divided into nine access groups. Of these, eight are aimed at affirmative action, while one group is intended for general competition. The opportunities include:
Bachelor's degree in computing
The course aims to prepare professionals with solid knowledge in computing to work in Basic Education. In addition, it covers aspects such as computational thinking, algorithms, digital culture and interdisciplinary teaching.
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Pedagogy
The Pedagogy degree qualifies educators to work in Early Childhood Education, in the initial years of Elementary Education, in the literacy of young people and adults, and in Educational Management. Professionals can work in both school and non-school environments, promoting democratic management of education.
Bachelor's degree in public administration
This course aims to train highly qualified professionals committed to ethics and transparency in public administration. Graduates develop skills to manage public policies and act in accordance with government legislation and guidelines.
Teaching centers and partnership with UAB
The courses are offered in partnership with the Universidade Aberta do Brasil (UAB), guaranteeing in-person support at the following locations throughout Minas Gerais:
- Keep;
- Andrelândia;
- Counselor Lafaiete;
- Juiz de Fora;
- Carandaí;
- Mount Zion;
- Spouts;
- Divinopolis;
- Itabira;
- Ilicínea;
- congonhas;
- Saint John of the King;
- Cataguases;
- Valadares Governor;
- Good Hope;
- Saint Rita of Caldas;
- Carangola;
- General Fields;
- Holy Lagoon.
Selection Criteria
Admission to the courses will be based on the analysis of the average grades in Portuguese and Mathematics, according to the high school transcript. Thus, 80% of the vacancies will be reserved for the general public, while the remaining 20% will be reserved for public school teachers who are currently working but do not have higher education or who work in areas other than their original training.
Teachers applying for exclusive vacancies will need to prove their employment relationship with their respective education networks, in addition to being duly registered on the Freire platform.
Registration process for free courses
Those interested in free undergraduate courses can register between February 10 and 21, 2025, exclusively from the Copese website. After completing the digital form, it will be necessary to generate and pay the Federal Collection Guide (GRU), in the amount of R$ 150, by the deadline of February 21, 2025, only through Banco do Brasil.
Those who wish to request an exemption from the registration fee will be able to do so between February 10 and 12. During the registration process, it is essential that candidates correctly choose the center where they wish to study.
The final result of the selection process will be published on the Copese website at 16:21 p.m. on March 2025, 22. Guidelines on deadlines, required documentation and enrollment details will be available on the Academic Records Coordination (Cdara) website. Classes are scheduled to begin on April 2025, XNUMX.
