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Applications Are Open Until September 16th for 350 Spots in Distance Learning Bachelor’s and Teaching Programs.
If you have always dreamed of attending a college at one of the largest universities in the country, this is your chance! UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) is offering 350 spots in free online undergraduate courses (Distance Learning).
There are two options: a Bachelor’s in Geography, with 200 spots, and a Bachelor’s in Cooperativism, with 150 spots. This is a great opportunity for those who want to study but need flexibility, as classes are conducted online.
How Do the Spots for UFRGS’s Free Courses Work?
The spots for the Geography course are distributed across regional centers in the municipalities of Encantado, Picada Café, Santana do Livramento, Sapucaia do Sul, and Seberi. Meanwhile, the Cooperativism course has spots in Imbé, Picada Café, and Porto Alegre. Thus, even being online, students will have in-person support at these centers for activities that require more direct interaction.
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Available Spots:
- Bachelor’s in Geography: 200 spots
Centers: Encantado, Picada Café, Santana do Livramento, Sapucaia do Sul, Seberi - Bachelor’s in Cooperativism: 150 spots
Centers: Imbé, Picada Café, Porto Alegre
Applications are open until September 16th, so hurry and secure your spot!
How to Apply?
Applications for these free courses are open until September 16th, and to confirm your application, you need to pay a fee of R$100 by September 17th. Don’t waste time, so hurry up and make yours!
The theoretical exam is scheduled for October 13th. So, if you want to secure your spot, mark this date on your calendar and start preparing!
UFRGS Admissions 2025
In addition to the free online undergraduate courses, UFRGS is also accepting applications for the Admissions 2025, which offers 4,023 spots across 97 different courses. The application deadline is September 23rd, and the exams will take place on November 30th and December 1st in various cities, including Porto Alegre, Canoas, and Novo Hamburgo.
In this edition, there were some important changes to the admissions process. Now, the reservation of spots for the Quota Program includes quilombola people, and the income criterion has been adjusted to one national minimum wage per capita (R$1,412.00).
The exams will be divided over two days. On the first day, candidates will write an essay and answer 15 questions on Portuguese Language, Literature, History, Geography, and Mathematics. On the second day, there will be 15 questions on Modern Foreign Language, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. In other words, it’s a very thorough selection!
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
If you want to start your academic journey at one of the best universities in Brazil with quality education, now is the time to apply for UFRGS’s free courses or for the Admissions 2025. Spots are limited, so seize this golden opportunity and secure your application!
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