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Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) announces the opening of registrations for technical and higher education courses in 2024. Stay tuned for details below to find out how to sign up for free IFRS courses.
O Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) announces the opening and new offer of places in free courses for those who wish to start studying in the second half of 2024. Technical and higher education courses will be available on the campuses Alvorada, Bento Gonçalves, Canoas, Porto Alegre, Restinga (Porto Alegre) , Rio Grande, Vacaria and Viamão.
Find out how the Federal Institute's selection process works for free courses
As vacancies are for 35 technical and higher undergraduate courses, all free and in person. The IFRS has not yet released information about the Selection Process for students 2024/02 and it is expected to be released in the coming days on the IFRS websites and Social Networks.
It is worth mentioning that, to study under IFRS, it is necessary to register and go through a selection process (Student Selection Process), which varies for each of the students. technical and higher education courses and campus of interest, which can be through a draw among those enrolled, a test or using the score from the National High School Exam (Enem) since 2019. Among the courses that the Federal Institute offers are:
- With the shortage of qualified professionals in the Transportation sector, SEST SENAT offers places on free, 100% online courses with a free certificate for professionals working in this sector.
- Free health courses: Ministry of Health and SUS offer online training (EAD) on phytotherapy, music therapy and floral remedies
- FGV offers 216 free online courses (EAD) in various areas of knowledge with flexible training and a certificate of participation
- SENAC offers free technical training courses in the most promising areas of the market, such as aesthetics, nursing and more
- Technician in Geoprocessing;
- Marketing Technology;
- Pedagogy;
- Mechanical technician;
- Mechatronics technician;
- Technology in Fashion Design;
- Computer Technician;
- Administration Technician;
- Technology in Viticulture and Enology;
- Horticultural Technology;
- Musical Instrument Technician;
- Physical;
- Computer Technician for Internet;
- Undergraduate/Bachelor's degree;
- Agronomy;
- Food Engineering;
- Math;
- Management and Leadership;
- Mechanical Engineering;
- Graphic Design Technician;
- Hosting Technician;
- Management;
- Introduction to Computer Science Course;
- Clothing Modeling Technician;
- Logistics Technology;
- Food Technician;
- Letters – Portuguese Language;
- Computer Technician for Internet;
- Environmental technician;
- Technical / After High School;
- Food Technology;
- Industrial Automation Technician;
- Technician in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning;
- Technician in Mechanical Manufacturing;
- Bakery and Confectionery;
- Electrical Technician;
- Viticulture and Enology Technician;
- Fashion Production Technician.
Key dates to sign up for free IFRS courses
Technical and higher education courses at the Federal Institute are free, however a fee is charged to participate in the selection process. Candidates who need it may request free registration (fee exemption) from April 8 to 15, 2024.
There will be registrations for universal access, this way, anyone can sign up and compete for free courses, and for quotas (reserving places) for those who studied in public schools; people with disabilities, black, brown and indigenous people and quilombolas and for those who have a family income equal to or less than 1 minimum wage per capita. It is worth mentioning that IFRS technical and undergraduate courses are face-to-face.
The publication of the document with information on how to request free registration will be published on April 8th and submissions can be made from April 8th to 15th. The publication of the detailed notice on the selection of students will take place on April 17th. The registration period for the selection will take place from April 17th to 30th.
More information about the selection process
Why study IFRS?
The Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) stands out in Brazil among the institutions that offer courses in Systems Analysis and Development, Mechanical Engineering and Degree in Mathematics. In research carried out through the website Answer me, which carries out a survey of the best universities in the country, IFRS achieved good rankings. According to the website, the ranking is based on the Preliminary Course Concept (CPC), measured by Inep/Ministry of Education.
