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Discover How a Unique Opportunity to Enroll in an Online Degree Can Transform Your Future, Without Leaving Home and with Support from Major Universities.
The Foundation Center for Distance Education and Higher Education of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Fundação CECIERJ) has opened registrations for the Public Selection Competition for the second semester of 2025, offering over 6,900 free spots in distance learning undergraduate courses.
Organized in partnership with the CEDERJ/UAB Consortium and seven renowned public universities, the selection process represents a unique opportunity for those who wish to pursue higher education without leaving home, maintaining quality and academic recognition.
In total, there are 6,965 spots distributed across 15 courses in the fields of bachelor’s, licentiate, and technology, with a partially in-person regime at the CEDERJ regional centers spread throughout the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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Partner Public Universities
The project involves collaboration with prestigious state and federal institutions.
According to Fundação CECIERJ, the following universities participate in the selection:
- University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
- Darcy Ribeiro State University of the North Fluminense (UENF)
- Fluminense Federal University (UFF)
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
- Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ)
- Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO)
- Celso Suckow da Fonseca Federal Center of Technological Education (CEFET/RJ)
These institutions ensure the certification of the courses, which guarantees that the diploma has the same value as a traditional in-person degree.
All courses are offered for free, with the support of the Open University of Brazil (UAB) and the State Secretariat for Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Available Undergraduate Courses
The offerings cover a wide range of fields of knowledge, including exact sciences, humanities, and biology.
According to official information, the courses and the number of spots are:
- Administration – 710 spots
- Public Administration – 215 spots
- Accounting Sciences – 400 spots
- Production Engineering – 400 spots
- Licentiate in Biological Sciences – 756 spots
- Licentiate in Physics – 375 spots
- Licentiate in Geography – 281 spots
- Licentiate in History – 200 spots
- Licentiate in Literature – 300 spots
- Licentiate in Mathematics – 800 spots
- Licentiate in Pedagogy – 1,150 spots
- Licentiate in Chemistry – 249 spots
- Technology in Computer Systems – 529 spots
- Technology in Tourism Management – 250 spots
- Technology in Public Security – 350 spots
Each course is delivered online, with mandatory in-person moments at the regional centers, which include activities such as exams, practical classes, and laboratories.
The centers are equipped with infrastructure to support students, offering libraries, computer labs, and tutor assistance.
Who Can Participate
The selection process is aimed at candidates who have completed or are finishing high school by the enrollment date.
According to the announcement, students who serve as tutors or course coordinators at CEDERJ cannot register.
Additionally, the selection includes affirmative actions that reserve spots for:
- Black and Indigenous people and those with disabilities.
- Students coming from public education.
- Public basic education teachers.
- Children of professionals in public security and penitentiary administration.
These policies aim to expand access to higher education for historically underrepresented groups, promoting inclusion and diversity in the offered courses.
Registrations and Selection
Registrations are open until May 15, 2025, and must be completed exclusively through the official website: www.cecierj.edu.br/consorcio-cederj/vestibular/2025-2/.
The registration fee is R$ 89.90, and payment must be made via bank slip by the due date.
Candidates can choose to compete using their scores from the National High School Exam (Enem) from 2022, 2023, or 2024, indicating their choice at the time of registration.
Those who prefer may take the in-person exam organized by Fundação CECIERJ, on a date to be announced in the supplementary announcement.
The competition will be governed by strict classification criteria, prioritizing the final score and the affirmative policies outlined.
Quality Distance Education
CEDERJ, which has been strengthening distance education in the state of Rio de Janeiro since 2000, reaffirms its commitment to democratizing free public higher education.
Currently, the Fundação CECIERJ/UAB has dozens of regional centers, spread across strategic municipalities to facilitate access for students from various locations.
In addition to pedagogical support, courses include modern virtual learning environments, where students have access to video lectures, discussion forums, interactive activities, and constant support from tutors and teachers.
According to updated data in 2025, over 100,000 students have passed through the CEDERJ consortium’s courses, many of whom have pursued prominent careers in the job market and academia.
How the Partially In-Person Modality Works
Although most activities are conducted online, students must periodically attend the centers for:
- Taking in-person assessments.
- Mandatory practical classes.
- Laboratory activities and seminars.
This hybrid structure combines the flexibility of distance education with the quality and rigor of in-person activities, providing a complete education.
It is especially appealing for those who need to balance work, family, and studies.
Tips for Preparing for the Selection Process
For those looking to increase their chances of approval, experts recommend:
- Studying the announcement carefully to understand all requirements.
- Reviewing content in Portuguese, Mathematics, and general knowledge.
- Practicing with previous CEDERJ exams.
- Considering the feasibility of using the Enem score if the score is competitive.
Investing in good preparation can be the key difference in securing a spot in one of the most competitive courses in the state.
Register and Change Your Future
Getting into a public university, for free and with quality education, has never been more accessible.
If you dream of an undergraduate degree, don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
Prepare your documentation, choose the course that best fits your interests, and register as soon as possible.
The future is just a few clicks away!
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