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IFPE is now accepting applications for 4,5 free technical courses. Applications are open until October 27th; see how to participate.
IFPE announces selection process with 4,5 free vacancies throughout the state
The Federal Institute of Pernambuco (IFPE) opened the 2026.1 Admission Process this Monday, offering 4,5 free spots in technical and undergraduate courses. Registration is open until October 27th, exclusively online.
The process is one of the main gateways for those seeking free, quality technical or higher education in Pernambuco.
The opportunities are distributed across 48 courses, spread across 16 IFPE campuses, including Recife, Caruaru, Garanhuns, Paulista, Ipojuca, Vitória de Santo Antão and other municipalities in the state.
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Registration fees range from R$10 to R$55, depending on the type of course chosen. Selection will be based on a test or academic performance analysis, depending on the course.
Registration open: see who can participate
Registration is open until October 27th, on the official IFPE websiteThe process is 100% online and accessible to candidates from all over the state.
The participation fees are:
- R$10 for integrated technical courses on subsequent agricultural and technical campuses;
- R$30 for other courses integrated into secondary education;
- R$55 for undergraduate courses.
Candidates registered with CadÚnico, participants in the Proeja, PROIFPE Acesso, PartiuIF and Mulheres Mil programs, as well as rural people, indigenous people, quilombolas and people aged 50 or over may request a fee exemption.
This measure expands access to public education, ensuring that more people from Pernambuco have real opportunities to free technical and university training.
How will the IFPE selection be?
The selection model changes depending on the modality chosen.
In subsequent technical courses integrated with secondary education on agricultural campuses, classification will be made by analyzing academic records.
For undergraduate programs and those integrated with high school at other campuses, in-person exams will be held on December 7th. Exam locations will be announced on November 26th.
The integrated technical course exams will have 30 multiple-choice questions, covering Portuguese, mathematics and general knowledge.
Undergraduate candidates will face 50 objective questions, divided between Portuguese, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography and a foreign language, in addition to an essay.
Expanded quotas and opportunities
IFPE reaffirms its commitment to educational inclusion and the democratization of public education. Therefore, 60% of its places are reserved for students from public schools, ensuring fair, broad, and equal access to free education.
In addition, the institute reserves 25% of the places in the general competition for public school students from rural areas, as long as they choose to agricultural vocation courses.
This initiative values rural communities and encourages these students to remain in strategic areas for regional development.
With this quota policy, IFPE promotes social and educational equity, allowing students from different backgrounds to enter an institution nationally recognized for teaching excellence.
Thus, the institute strengthens its transformative role, generates real opportunities, and expands the positive impact of public education in Pernambuco.
Where are the opportunities?
The IFPE places are strategically distributed among the campuses of Abreu e Lima, Afogados da Ingazeira, Barreiros, Belo Jardim, Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Caruaru, Garanhuns, Igarassu, Ipojuca, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Olinda, Palmares, Paulista, Pesqueira, Recife and Vitória de Santo Antão.
This way, students from all regions of Pernambuco can find an opportunity close to home, which facilitates access to public education and ensures greater educational inclusion.
Furthermore, each campus offers courses tailored to local and regional needs, which strengthens employability and keeps education in tune with market realities.
Candidates can choose from degrees in agriculture, IT, construction, tourism, and the environment, as well as degrees in engineering, teaching, and technology.
With this, IFPE drives the technical and scientific development of Pernambuco, while simultaneously training qualified, innovative professionals prepared for contemporary challenges.
Free public education in the spotlight
IFPE continues to be a national reference in free, quality public education, recognized for its work in various areas of knowledge.
Thus, the new selection reinforces the institution's commitment to training qualified professionals, ready to work in the job market and contribute directly to regional development.
With 4,5 places available, demand tends to be high, especially since the courses are free and widely recognized for their excellence.
Therefore, it is essential that candidates pay attention to deadlines, organize their documents in advance and register as soon as possible.
This way, they avoid unforeseen events and guarantee the chance to enter one of the most respected institutions in the country.
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