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Want to Study for Free? Fatec Offers Spots in In-Person and Distance Learning Undergraduate Programs in Engineering, Digital Games, Health, and Much More.
Entering a quality undergraduate program without spending anything and with a diploma recognized by the MEC is no longer just a distant dream. The Centro Paula Souza published the CEETEPS Ordinance No. 4651/2025, which opens the selection process for the Institutes of Technology of the State of São Paulo (Fatecs) for the 1st semester of 2026. There are thousands of spots in free technological undergraduate programs, both in-person and in Distance Learning, in areas ranging from engineering to civil construction, including management, health, industry, IT, and even digital games.
According to the president of Centro Paula Souza, Clóvis de Souza Dias, the goal is clear: “to train professionals capable of meeting local productive arrangements and the technological transformations that the world demands”. This vision reinforces the role of Fatecs as institutions that unite innovation, the job market, and social inclusion.
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Institute calls for 100% free and online courses in IT and computing with over 35 options, free certificate, and workloads of up to 200 hours after research reveals that 98% of companies face difficulty hiring qualified professionals.
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Senac and Senai offer courses with scholarships of up to R$ 1,500 in areas such as sales, cashier operator, electrical, welding, CNC lathe, construction, telemarketing, and reception.
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100% Free Online Mechanics Course with a R$ 1,400 Scholarship at the Federal Institute: In partnership with XCMG, IF calls for those interested in a technical course that includes a signed employment contract under an apprenticeship regime.
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Petrobras will pay for you to take a course: in partnership with Senai, there are 2,000 free spots with assistance of up to R$ 858 per month and a certificate recognized by the MEC in industrial areas with high demand in Brazil until 2026.
How In-Person and Distance Learning Courses at Fatec Work
In-person courses have classes during the week, from Monday to Friday, and in some locations also on Saturdays. In the Distance Learning format, students have the flexibility to study online, needing to attend in person only at specific times: exams, internship orientations, and thesis work.
The technological undergraduate model offered by Fatecs is aligned with the National Catalog of Higher Technology Courses (CNCST), which guarantees national validity and recognition by MEC. Additionally, some campuses offer experimental programs that meet regional demands and innovation trends, strengthening the link between education and the job market.
Highlighted Areas: From Engineering to Health
The announcement includes options in practically all major economic sectors. Among the most sought-after courses are engineering, civil construction, information technology, business management, health, and digital games.
Check out the complete list:
Free Distance Learning Courses
- Business Management – Distance Learning
Free In-Person Courses
Agri-industry and Environment
- Agri-industry
- Agribusiness
- Food
- Analysis of Agri-industrial Processes
- Biomass
- Mechanization in Precision Agriculture
- Livestock Production
- Forestry
- Environment and Water Resources
- Environmental Management
- Landscaping and Gardening
Engineering and Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Construction – Buildings
- Building Construction
- Naval Construction
- Roads
- Construction Control
- Hydraulics and Environmental Sanitation
- Aeronautical Structure Projects
Information Technology and Computing
- Systems Analysis and Development
- Database
- Big Data in Agribusiness
- Big Data for Industry
- Big Data for Business
- Data Science
- Data Science for Business
- Data Science for Agribusiness
- Multi-platform Software Development
- Cyber Defense
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Games
- Computer Networks
- Information Security
- Biomedical Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Intelligent Systems
- Marine Systems
- Internet Systems
- IT for Business
- Information Technology Management
Management and Business
- Foreign Trade
- Commercial Management
- Industrial Production Management
- Quality Management
- Environmental Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance Management
- E-commerce Management
- Management of Gastronomic Businesses
- Energy Management and Energy Efficiency
- Event Management
- Integrated Logistics Management
- Business and Innovation Management
- Business and People Management
- Human Resources Management
- Service Management
- Tourism Management
- Sports and Leisure Management
- Business Management
- Financial Management
- Hospital Management
- Port Management
- Public Management
- Marketing
- Secretarial Studies
- International Secretarial Studies and Advising
Industry, Mechanics, and Production
- Industrial Automation
- Automotive Electronics
- Industrial Electronics
- Mechanical Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Aerospace Maintenance
- Industrial Maintenance
- Materials
- Mechanics – Welding Processes
- Automotive Mechanics
- Precision Mechanics
- Industrial Mechatronics
- Microelectronics
- Polymers
- Metalworking Processes
- Chemical Processes
- Industrial Production
- Textile Production
- Mechanical Projects
- Welding
Design, Culture, and Communication
- Digital Media Design
- Fashion Design
- Product Design with Emphasis on Production Processes and Industrialization
- Graphic Design
- Cultural Production
- Record Production
Health, Beauty, and Quality of Life
- Cosmetics
- Physical Education
- Radiology
Technical and Specialized Services
- Geoprocessing
- Electrical Installations
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Refrigeration, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Land Transport
Inclusion, Quotas, and Bonuses
The selection process features a system of additional points to democratize access. Bonuses are awarded to:
- +3% for candidates who self-declare as Afro-descendants;
- +10% for those who completed all of their high school in public schools;
- +13% for those who meet both criteria.
This inclusion model guarantees greater opportunities for students from different social profiles, expanding the reach of free technological education.
Who Can Apply
To compete for the spots, it is necessary to have completed high school by the time of enrollment, whether in a regular school, through ENEM, ENCCEJA, or EJA. It is also required to present a CPF, a valid email, complete a socioeconomic questionnaire, and pay the fee of R$ 47.00 (or R$ 23.50 in case of a reduction).
Those who are still in high school in 2025 can participate as test-takers, taking the exam without competing directly for the spots.
Important Dates for the Fatec Entrance Exam
- 09/15/2025 to 11/07/2025 (until 3 PM): applications open.
- 12/09/2025 (3 PM): announcement of exam locations.
- 12/14/2025 (1 PM): application of the exam (60 questions + essay).
- 12/17/2025 (3 PM): publication of the official answer key.
- 01/19/2026 (3 PM): general classification list and 1st call.
- 01/20 to 01/22/2026: enrollment for 1st call.
- 01/26/2026 (3 PM): 2nd list.
- 01/27 to 01/29/2026: enrollment for 2nd call.
How to Apply
Applications are made exclusively through the Fatec Entrance Exam website from September 15 to November 7, 2025. Each candidate can choose up to three different courses, paying the individual fee for each option.
The Fatec diploma is valid throughout the national territory and recognized by the MEC, ensuring quality education in strategic areas for Brazil’s development.
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