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IFRS Offers Thousands of Places in Free Technical Courses and Undergraduate Programs. Unique Opportunity for Those Seeking a Free College and a Valuable Certificate in the Market.
Want to start 2026 studying at a Free College and earn a valued diploma throughout Brazil? This is your chance: the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) has opened applications for the selection process for the first semester of 2026, with over 4,800 places in free courses among technical training and undergraduate programs.
This is one of the largest offers in the history of the institution and represents a unique opportunity for those seeking professional qualification without paying tuition.
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Free Technical Courses: Different Modalities for Each Profile
IFRS offers more than 3,600 places in free technical courses, catering to everyone from those completing elementary school to adults who have not finished high school. The modalities include:
- Integrated with High School: the student takes high school and technical education together.
- Concurrent: attends high school at another school and technical education at IFRS.
- Subsequent: for those who have already completed high school.
- Adult Education (EJA): geared towards those over 18 who have not completed high school.
List of Available Technical Courses
- Technology and Communication:
- Internet Computing
- Didactic Multimedia (EaD)
- Audio and Video Production
- Management and Business:
- Administration (EJA)
- Commerce
- Events (EaD)
- Environment and Production:
- Environment
- Education and Society:
- Translation and Interpretation of Libras
- Health and Well-being:
- Elderly Care
These options were designed to meet both current market demands and social needs, such as the growing field of elderly care and the emphasis on inclusion with Libras.
Undergraduate: Free College in Various Areas
In the undergraduate program, there are over 1,200 places distributed among bachelor’s degrees, licentiates, and technological courses, in face-to-face programs and also in the Distance Learning (EaD) modality, guaranteeing flexibility for those who need to balance studies with work.
List of Available Undergraduate Courses
- Education and Society:
- Bachelor’s in Physics
- Bachelor’s in Letters – Portuguese
- Bachelor’s in Mathematics
- Bachelor’s in Pedagogy
- Technology and Informatics:
- Multimedia Production (EaD)
- System Analysis and Development (EaD)
- Management and Business:
- Logistics (EaD)
- Agricultural Sciences and Production:
- Food
- Horticulture
- Viticulture and Oenology
- Bachelor’s in Agronomy
Combining theory, practice, and supervised internships, these courses allow students to graduate ready for the job market or to continue in graduate programs.
Where the Places Are
The courses are distributed across the campuses of Alvorada, Bento Gonçalves, Canoas, Caxias do Sul, Erechim, Farroupilha, Feliz, Ibirubá, Osório, Porto Alegre, Restinga, Rio Grande, Rolante, Sertão, Vacaria, Veranópolis, and Viamão.
Selection Process and Quotas
The selection can be done by exam, public draw, or Enem score (editions from 2020 onwards). In addition, more than 80% of the places follow the quota policy, prioritizing students from public schools, low-income individuals, candidates with disabilities, and self-declared black, brown, indigenous, or quilombola individuals, according to federal law.
Schedule
- Applications: 09/24 to 10/12/2025
- Fee Payment: until 10/13/2025 (R$ 30 for draw/Enem, R$ 70 for technical exam, and R$ 100 for undergraduate; free for EJA)
- Exams: 11/23/2025
- Public Draw: 12/05/2025
- Results and 1st Call: 12/17/2025
- Enrollment for 1st Call: 12/18/2025 to 01/07/2026
- Public Call: 01/23/2026
An Opportunity That Changes Lives
Studying at IFRS ensures access to excellent public education, with modern infrastructure and diplomas recognized throughout the country. According to the Ministry of Education (MEC), the federal network aims to democratize education and prepare young people for the challenges of the future.
Registration for the Selection Process
To participate, candidates need to have an account on gov.br, which guarantees secure access to the system. It is important to pay attention to the fees: R$ 30 for admission by draw/Enem, R$ 70 for the technical exam, and R$ 100 for the undergraduate exam.
In the case of EJA, registration is completely free. All monitoring of the process, including exam dates and results, will be done through the website, and IFRS stresses that it does not send individual notifications via email or messages.
So, which of these free courses aligns most with your life project? Comment below and share this information with anyone else who dreams of securing a spot in free technical courses or undergraduate programs at a free college!
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