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The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp), which is linked to the Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation, is still accepting registrations for more than 20 thousand places in free courses. However, please note, the deadline to register is close to the end.
As recently published by Click Oil and Gas, Univesp has thousands of places available in free courses. In fact, to be more precise, the number of places is 23,322.
These opportunities are spread across 425 locations in 371 municipalities, including the capital, the interior, and the coast. To give an idea, only in the capital city, there are 4,632 places being offered distributed across the 52 hubs located in the Unified Educational Centers of the city of São Paulo.
The Courses Offered by Univesp
In total, as stated in the announcement, these thousands of places are divided among the following courses:
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Surprising opportunity in the railway sector: MRS offers a free course for assistant train driver and shunter in Juiz de Fora with a R$ 1,600 scholarship, specialized training, and the chance to join one of the largest railway operators in Brazil.
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It’s official: IFMS opens spots in free courses on artificial intelligence, drones, and app creation, expanding technological education in 2026 and preparing students for areas with high professional demand and accelerated digital transformation.
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Senai launches an unprecedented program with Petrobras and opens 2,000 spots in free courses with recognized certification, a monthly allowance of R$ 600, and training for industrial professions that continue hiring across the country.
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Petrobras and SENAI open 480 spots in free technical courses with a scholarship of up to R$ 858, meal allowance, and training in Mechanics, Welding, Metallurgy, and Industrial Automation to meet the growing demand of the industry and the oil and gas sector.
- Languages, Mathematics, and Pedagogy (Teaching Axis);
- Data Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology (Computing Axis);
- and Business Administration, Production Engineering, and Technology in Management Processes (Business and Production Axis).
Deadline for Registrations Is Close to the End
As mentioned, the deadlines to register and secure one of the spots are close to the end. According to the announcement, interested parties have until next Monday (08) to register. This registration is done at vestibular.univesp.br, and it is necessary to pay a fee of R$ 52.
Date of the Exams
After the registration closes, the next important date is the exam, scheduled to take place on May 26 at 1 PM. So far, the locations have not yet been announced, with such information expected on May 21 at 3 PM. Those approved will start classes at the end of July this year.
Who Can Register to Join Univesp
To participate in the Univesp exam, one must have completed high school or have it scheduled to be completed by the enrollment period. According to the announcement, candidates must also complete the socioeconomic questionnaire, provide their CPF, and personal details.
Those interested can use their grades from the National High School Exam (Enem) from 2021, 2022, and 2023, which will be considered in the objective exam and integrated into the final score.
According to the organizing committee, the exam will also include the Added Score System for Black, Brown, and Indigenous People (PPI) and for students who studied high school in public schools.
Finally, the information is that the official answer key will be released on May 27 at 3 PM on the exam website. The official publication of results and the first call will occur on June 25 at 3 PM.
