CEFET-RJ Opens Enrollment for New Distance Learning Undergraduate Courses, Offering Flexibility and Quality Education in Strategic Areas Such as Engineering and Tourism. Learn All About the New Positions for 2025.
The Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ) is accepting applications for 450 spots in undergraduate courses in the semi-presential distance learning modality, with classes scheduled to start in the second semester of 2025.
The opportunities are for the Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and Technology in Tourism Management, distributed across various centers in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Courses and Distribution of Spots
The Technology in Tourism Management course offers 250 spots, distributed across the following centers:
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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.
- Duque de Caxias: 40 spots
- Mangaratiba: 20 spots
- Miguel Pereira: 25 spots
- Nova Iguaçu: 50 spots
- Rio das Ostras: 25 spots
- Rocinha: 40 spots
Meanwhile, the Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering has 200 spots, distributed across the following centers:
- Belford Roxo: 40 spots
- Campo Grande: 40 spots
- Itaperuna: 40 spots
- Piraí: 40 spots
- Resende: 40 spots
Semi-Presential Modality and Recognition
The courses are offered in a semi-presential distance learning format, allowing greater flexibility for students, who will have online activities and face-to-face meetings at the support centers.
CEFET-RJ is recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) for its excellence in distance learning courses, ensuring quality and recognition in the job market.
About CEFET-RJ and the CEDERJ Consortium
CEFET-RJ is a federal public institution linked to the Ministry of Education, with a tradition of offering high school, technical, and higher education, as well as research and extension activities.
The institution is part of the CEDERJ/UAB Consortium, which aims to democratize access to public and free higher education, promoting regional development through the training of qualified professionals.
Notice and Additional Information
For more details about the selection process, including the schedule, syllabus, and guidelines for enrollment, interested parties should access the complete notice available at: https://www.cecierj.edu.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Edital-de-Selecao-2025.2-Final.pdf.
Opportunity for Quality and Flexible Education
This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a quality higher education, with the flexibility of distance learning and the backing of a renowned institution like CEFET-RJ.
The courses offered meet the demands of the job market and contribute to regional development, training qualified professionals to work in strategic areas.
Enrollment and Selection Process
Enrollment can be completed until May 15, 2025, exclusively through the official CEDERJ Consortium website: www.cecierj.edu.br/consorcio-cederj/vestibular/2025-2/.
The enrollment fee is R$ 89.90, payable by bank slip until the deadline.
The selection process will be conducted by the CECIERJ Foundation, and candidates may choose to use the scores from the National High School Exam (ENEM) from the editions of 2022, 2023, or 2024, or take a specific assessment exam, according to their choice during enrollment.

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