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CEFET-RJ, one of the most respected institutions in the area of technical and higher education, has just launched an unprecedented opportunity: the first free online master's degree, recognized by the MEC, approved by CAPES.
With a focus on “Energy and Society”, the CEFET program offers 20 vacancies for 2025, aimed at those who want to specialize in the EAD (Distance Learning) model and achieve a master's degree. And the best part: applications are open until January 14th!
This master's degree is a unique opportunity for those seeking flexibility and high qualifications, with courses taught entirely online, allowing students from anywhere in Brazil to participate.
The program, focused on topics related to energy and sustainability, has eight lines of research that cover everything from bioenergy to smart city strategies and environmental sustainability. Want to know more? Check out all the details so you don't miss out!
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A 100% distance learning master's degree, with quality and no monthly fees
CEFET in Rio de Janeiro introduced this innovation with the aim of democratizing access to postgraduate studies in Brazil, offering the first free distance learning master's degree recognized by the MEC.
The course is aimed at professionals who already have a degree and wish to specialize in topics of high social and environmental relevance, with an emphasis on sustainability and development.
The Master's degree in “Energy and Society” will allow students to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge online, adaptable to their routines and free of charge, which increases accessibility to higher education. Classes begin in March 2025, but to secure a place, candidates must register and submit documentation by January 14.
Requirements include a degree recognized by the MEC and basic knowledge of English, with presentation of a certificate or completion of a specific test during the selection process.
Research opportunities for current and necessary topics
A The course structure was designed to cover extremely diverse topics. current and socially impactful, divided into eight lines of research:
- Waste-based biorefineries and circular economy
- Use of biofuels and renewable hydrogen in transportation
- Education and energy
- Sustainable management of freight transport
- Computational strategies for smart cities and Industry 4.0
- Transport and sustainable development
- Environment, sustainability and interdisciplinarity
- Perspectives on energy generation and use
Each of these areas is guided by experienced professors and industry experts, who will guide students in developing their research throughout the course.
This thematic diversity allows students to choose a line of research that is aligned with their professional interests and current market demands.
How the selection process works
The selection process for the free online master's degree at CEFET-RJ includes three main stages: curriculum analysis, evaluation of the research project and assessment of English proficiency.
- Curriculum Analysis: Assessment of the candidate's academic and professional curriculum, focusing on experiences relevant to the course.
- Evaluation of the Research Project: Candidates must present a research project within one of the program's thematic lines, which will be evaluated by the examining board.
- English Assessment: For candidates who do not have proficiency certificates, an online English text interpretation test will be applied, lasting 120 minutes.
These steps ensure that the selected candidates have the profile and motivation necessary to develop the academic research proposed by the program.
Courses offered by the program
- Professional Master's Degree in Energy and Society
- Education and Energy for Sustainability
- Computational Strategies for Smart Cities
- Sustainable Logistics and Transport Management
- Perspectives on Energy Generation and Use
Where to sign up
To register, interested parties must access the CEFET-RJ portal, where the registration form and the notice are available. Registration begins on November 14 and runs until January 14, 2025.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT REGISTRATION
On the website, candidates will find detailed instructions on the required documents and will be able to fill out the form with their details. Registration is completely free, ensuring even greater accessibility.
About CEFET-RJ
CEFET-RJ (Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca) is one of the most respected institutions in the area of technical and higher education in Brazil, recognized for its academic excellence and for offering innovative courses that meet the demands of the market and society.
With decades of history, CEFET constantly seeks ways to democratize access to education, offering free, high-quality courses.
With the launch of the first free distance learning master's degree recognized by the MEC, CEFET reaffirms its commitment to inclusive education, providing a new opportunity for professionals across the country to specialize in topics essential for sustainable development.
Proof of English proficiency?! Always this problem. Even if you have a good project, the candidate comes up against this obstacle of mastering the foreign language. This should be reconsidered. My case, specifically. Sad end of Policarpo!!!
This is also my case, very sad.
This is always the question. We are Brazilian and we speak Portuguese. Why not test our language to see if the candidate has mastered their native language to become a master? Their speaking ability, their eloquence in presenting their project or thesis? What is this problem with English? It may be the “global language” but it cannot continue to be, in the technological era in which we live, an element that disqualifies those who have the competence to develop relevant research!
The requirement for English in master's programs does not mean that the Portuguese language is devalued, but rather that it is an essential tool for accessing global knowledge. English is the dominant language in academic production, especially in areas such as science, technology and the humanities, where most relevant articles and conferences are written in this language. In addition, proficiency in English allows access to a wide range of materials and research sources, many of which are not available in Portuguese. The ability to read and understand texts in English is crucial for constant updating and for developing solid and relevant research. Therefore, knowing English is a differential that increases opportunities for academic exchange, scientific production and insertion in the global scenario.
If a future master's student does not have knowledge of the universal and easy-to-understand Mayan language of the world, it is advisable to review their knowledge.
Learn English! It's the language the world speaks. Don't wait for institutions or companies to change. Go ahead and learn English. It will give you self-confidence and help you professionally and personally.
I agree with you!!! The tests require fluency in the English language, but when we carry out the project, we will have access to dictionaries and time to research the vocabulary!!! It's a shame!!!
It's not fluency in a foreign language. It's proficiency.
They are distinct objects. Fluency is one thing and proficiency is another.
Proficiency is the ability to read and interpret technical texts in a language other than your native language.
You don't need to know how to write or speak the required language.
See more information at COGEAE/PUC-SP.
There is a set of reading techniques in foreign languages that will quickly give you enough resources to read technical texts (in your field of knowledge) in almost all foreign languages, including English.
I am interested, however, I am already excluded from the possibility of growth, as I do not qualify for the English proficiency item.
I work with a preparatory English course for a Master's degree. The course is very objective. The advantages of learning English are countless! If you would like to learn more, please contact me via DM on Instagram @teacher. becky.
CEFET is a pioneer in the expansion of free and quality stricto sensu knowledge in a democratic way. Giving a run for its money to pompous universities that want to maintain their status. No matter how many master's degrees we can take through distance learning, we will overcome geographical and socioeconomic barriers.
The thing about English is to eliminate those who are truly interested, not everyone is fluent in English. I am interested in doing a master's degree. I know the **** of **** about English, if it were Spanish it would be okay, we don't even have a good command of Portuguese, our English got worse.
Regarding English proficiency, I have reservations about this topic. We urgently need qualified professionals (here in the country with the skills and training to provide sustainability, here in this nation where our native language is Portuguese). Our problems will be solved through communication and the development of projects to be interpreted and executed in Portuguese. Because of this requirement (English proficiency), the projects will be developed for Brazil or for English-speaking countries.
Let's value our HOMELAND, our people, our culture and our language. In the USA, in Germany they do not require proficiency in foreign languages. Only here. This is a form of exclusion and not a way of measuring competence...!