Registration is open until September 16th for 350 vacancies in undergraduate and bachelor's degrees in the distance learning modality.
If you've always dreamed of attending college at one of the country's largest universities, this is your chance! UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) is offering 350 places on free online undergraduate courses (EaD).
There are two options: a degree in Geography, with 200 places, and a bachelor's degree in Cooperativism, with 150 places. This is a great opportunity for those who want to study but need flexibility, since classes are taught remotely.
How do vacancies for free UFRGS courses work?
The vacancies for the Geography course are distributed in regional centers in the cities of Encantado, Picada Café, Santana do Livramento, Sapucaia do Sul and Seberi. The Cooperativism course has vacancies in Imbé, Picada Café and Porto Alegre. Therefore, even though it is online, students will have in-person support at these centers for activities that require more direct interaction.
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And the best part: 50% of the vacancies are reserved for the Affirmative Action Program, guaranteeing opportunities for black people, quilombolas, indigenous people and people with disabilities.
Available vacancies:
- Degree in Geography: 200 vacancies
Locations: Enchanted, Picada Café, Santana do Livramento, Sapucaia do Sul, Seberi - Bachelor's Degree in Cooperatives: 150 vacancies
Locations: Imbé, Picada Café, Porto Alegre
Registration is open until September 16th, so hurry up and secure your spot!
How to apply?
Registration for these free courses is open until September 16th, and to confirm your registration, you must pay a fee of R$100 by September 17th. There's no time to waste, so hurry up and sign up now!
The theoretical test is scheduled for October 13th. So, if you want to guarantee your place, write this date down in your diary and start preparing!
UFRGS Entrance Exam 2025
In addition to the free online undergraduate courses, UFRGS is also accepting applications for the 2025 Entrance Exam, which offers 4.023 places in 97 different courses. The deadline for applications is September 23, and the exams will take place on November 30 and December 1 in several cities, including Porto Alegre, Canoas and Novo Hamburgo.
In this edition, there were some important changes to the entrance exam. Now, the reservation of places for the Quota Program includes quilombola people, and the income criterion was adjusted to a national minimum wage per capita (R$1.412,00).
The tests will be divided into two days. On the first day, candidates will write an essay and answer 15 questions on Portuguese, 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 is a very complete selection!
Don't miss this chance!
If you want to start your academic journey at one of the best universities in Brazil and with quality education, now is the time to sign up for free UFRGS courses or the 2025 Entrance Exam. Places are limited, so take advantage of this golden opportunity and guarantee your registration!