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USP Opens 7 Thousand Places in Free Online Summer Courses in 2026. Registrations Begin in January and Do Not Require a Link with the University.
USP’s Free Summer Courses Offer 7 Thousand Online Places Across Brazil
The University of São Paulo (USP) has opened registrations for 7 thousand places in free summer courses, fully online and accessible to interested individuals across Brazil, without requiring a link with the institution. Thus, the initiative expands training opportunities and democratizes access to knowledge.
Classes start on February 2, 2026, while registrations begin on January 19 and are conducted exclusively online. In this way, USP facilitates the participation of students, professionals, and the general public.
The free courses are part of the 2026 Summer Courses program, organized by the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters, and Human Sciences (FFLCH), through the Culture and Extension Commission (CCEx). Furthermore, the remote format allows access for participants from all regions of Brazil.
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Registrations for Summer Courses Occur Through USP’s Apolo System
Interested parties must register exclusively through the Apolo System, USP’s official platform for extension actions. Slots will be filled by electronic drawing, ensuring equal conditions among participants.
There will be no waiting list. If a registered participant withdraws, the system itself conducts new drawings automatically among registered candidates. To obtain the completion certificate, the participant must attend at least 75% of the classes, according to the rules established by the university.
Free Courses Reinforce USP’s Role in Disseminating Knowledge
According to Professor Wagner Ribeiro from the Department of Geography and President of CCEx, the courses represent a concrete opportunity for bridging the university and society. “The courses expand access to fundamental debates of our time and strengthen the university’s public role,” the professor states.
He emphasizes that the proposal for summer courses aims to stimulate critical reflection and access to relevant content, especially in a context of rapid social, political, and cultural transformations in Brazil and the world.
Current Topics Expand Opportunities in Summer Courses
The programming of USP’s summer courses covers a wide diversity of areas, significantly expanding learning opportunities. Among the main themes are human rights, contemporary conflicts, foreign policy, language, culture, technology, and society.
Each course has its own schedule, with clearly defined dates, hours, and methodology. Additionally, the organization by thematic areas facilitates participant selection, especially for those who wish to combine more than one course during the period.
List of Free Courses Offered by USP in 2026
Among the available free courses, USP offers training in technology, humanities, and digital culture, such as Criminal Data Analysis with the R language, Introduction to Natural Language Processing, A Brief History of Digital Games, and Philosophy of Logic.
Additionally, in the area of literature and culture, highlights include Literature and Slavery in Brazil, Brazilian Children’s Literature, The Writing of Katherine Mansfield and the Short Story, and Neologisms and Morphological Competence.
In the field of Human and Social Sciences, the programming includes topics such as Reproductive Justice and Religion, the Kurdish Movement in Syria, Roger Bastide and Afro-Brazilian Culture, as well as analyses on Political Leadership, Chinese Development, and Experiences During the Military Dictatorship.
Schedule by Groups Facilitates Participant Organization
USP has organized the summer courses into seven distinct groups, with specific registration periods from January 19 to February 4. This format allows participants to better plan their participation and choose courses compatible with their availability.
More information, including the complete registration tutorial and detailed schedules, is available on the CCEx website and in USP’s Apolo System. In this way, the university reinforces its commitment to public, free, and accessible education, expanding opportunities for academic and cultural training throughout Brazil.
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