Study at the Federal Institute for Free and Online: IFAL Opens 450 Spots for Distance Learning Bachelor's Degree Courses

Study at the Federal Institute for Free and Online: IFAL Opens 450 Spots for Distance Learning Bachelor’s Degree Courses

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 03/05/2025 at 13:45

Updated on 03/05/2025 at 14:17

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The Federal Institute of Alagoas (IFAL) Is Offering 450 Spots for Free and Fully Online Undergraduate Courses, Starting in the Second Semester of 2025.

The opportunities are part of the Distance Education (EAD) modality and are distributed across different locations in the state of Alagoas.

The announcement includes inclusion policies, affirmative actions, and a teaching model designed to increase access to higher education in Brazil.

The initiative reinforces IFAL’s commitment to the democratization of public and free education, facilitating the entry of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Accessible and Inclusive Higher Education

According to announcement No. 22/2025/DSI/PROEN-IFAL, already amended and updated, the spots are distributed between open competition and quota systems, ensuring opportunities for low-income candidates, self-declared black, brown, indigenous individuals, people with disabilities, and public school teachers.

In addition, 70% of the spots are reserved for graduates from public education, reinforcing IFAL’s social role in combating educational inequalities.

Another important measure is the granting of a 10% regional bonus on the final average for candidates who completed all their high school education in schools in Alagoas, encouraging local educational development.

Check Out the Available Courses and Locations

The spots are organized into the following courses and in-person support locations of the Open University of Brazil (UAB):

Undergraduate in Language Studies – Portuguese

Cajueiro (30 spots)

Penedo (30 spots)

Piranhas (30 spots)

Santana do Ipanema (30 spots)

São José da Laje (30 spots)

Undergraduate in Biological Sciences

Maragogi (25 spots)

Palmeira dos Índios (35 spots)

Penedo (30 spots)

São José da Laje (25 spots)

Santana do Ipanema (35 spots)

Undergraduate in Pedagogy

Maceió (30 spots)

Maragogi (30 spots)

Piranhas (30 spots)

Palmeira dos Índios (30 spots)

Santana do Ipanema (30 spots)

All courses are free and aimed at training professionals qualified to work in basic education, with an emphasis on modern pedagogical practices connected to Brazilian social reality.

Distance Education with Recognized Quality

According to IFAL, the offer of distance courses does not compromise the quality of education.

The pedagogical structure has been carefully developed to combine flexibility with academic excellence, allowing students to balance studies with work and other responsibilities.

Students will have support from tutors, updated teaching materials, in-person activities at the locations, and continuous monitoring by professors.

The hybrid model allows part of the activities to occur virtually, but also guarantees mandatory in-person meetings, which contributes to the critical and practical training of future professionals.

Why Study at IFAL?

The Federal Institute of Alagoas is one of the most respected institutions in the Northeast regarding free technical and higher education.

Founded in 1909, IFAL has over 100 years of tradition in public education, offering quality courses, modern infrastructure, and a highly qualified faculty.

In addition, IFAL is part of the Federal Network of Professional, Scientific, and Technological Education, nationally recognized for its role in training professionals for the country’s development.

With this new offer of spots, IFAL expands its reach and reaffirms its mission to promote inclusion, knowledge, and opportunities through education.

Who Can Participate in the Selection Process

Any person who has completed high school or equivalent by the registration date can apply for the selection process.

This includes students graduated from regular schools, through ENEM, Encceja, or certification via Youth and Adult Education (EJA).

The selection process is divided into two phases, allowing for a more comprehensive assessment of candidates’ academic performance:

First phase (online): analysis of the averages of the subjects of Portuguese Language and Mathematics, referring to the 1st and 2nd years of high school. In this phase, up to three candidates are classified per spot for the next stage.
Second phase (in-person): essay test administered at the location chosen by the candidate. The essay score will be the main criterion for final classification.

In case of a tie, the system will adopt criteria such as the best average in Portuguese and the highest age.

Registrations are already open and will run until May 18, 2025, exclusively through the official website http://exame.ifal.edu.br.

The entire process is free, secure, and completely digital, facilitating access for candidates from different regions.

Study at the Federal Institute for Free and Online: IFAL Opens 450 Spots for Distance Learning Bachelor’s Degree Courses

The Federal Institute of Alagoas (IFAL) Is Offering 450 Spots for Free and Fully Online Undergraduate Courses, Starting in the Second Semester of 2025.

Accessible and Inclusive Higher Education

Check Out the Available Courses and Locations

Undergraduate in Language Studies – Portuguese

Undergraduate in Biological Sciences

Undergraduate in Pedagogy

Distance Education with Recognized Quality

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Study at the Federal Institute for Free and Online: IFAL Opens 450 Spots for Distance Learning Bachelor’s Degree Courses

The Federal Institute of Alagoas (IFAL) Is Offering 450 Spots for Free and Fully Online Undergraduate Courses, Starting in the Second Semester of 2025.

Accessible and Inclusive Higher Education

Check Out the Available Courses and Locations

Undergraduate in Language Studies – Portuguese

Undergraduate in Biological Sciences

Undergraduate in Pedagogy

Distance Education with Recognized Quality

Why Study at IFAL?

A village with 115 inhabitants wants new residents: it offers a house, a job, up to 44 thousand euros in benefits, almost free rent, an annual grant of 8 thousand euros for 3 years, and a 20 thousand euro incentive for businesses in the mountains of Italy.

Seven world powers including the US, China, and Russia are spending €22 billion on a reactor in the south of France that aims to confine plasma at 150 million degrees Celsius, ten times the temperature of the Sun’s core, using a magnetic field capable of lifting an entire aircraft carrier.

With a wingspan of 152 meters, 76 tires, and a capacity to carry 1,270 tons, the Boeing Pelican was the giant “flying ship” that promised to cross oceans close to the water on an invisible air cushion beneath its wings.

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