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MEC and CAPES Open Four Professional Master’s Programs Nationwide with Thousands of Openings, Covering Language, History, Arts, and Mathematics. Programs Offer Scholarships, Continuing Education, and Opportunities for Teachers Across the Country.
Four professional master’s programs nationwide, linked to MEC/CAPES and run by public universities, are open for enrollment for admission in 2026.
The opportunities total more than 3,700 openings in Language (PROFLETRAS), History (PROFHISTÓRIA), Arts (PROFARTES), and Mathematics (PROFMAT).
Deadlines are mainly in October, with exams scheduled between November and December 2025, and fees ranging from R$ 90 to R$ 160.
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The notices prioritize teachers working in Basic Education and integrate academic training with real challenges from the classroom, under the ProEB/CAPES framework.
Who Can Apply and What to Expect from the Format
All four programs require a licensure degree and experience as a teacher in Basic Education, with priority given to the public network.
The selection process is national and simultaneous, but enrollment and classes take place at the associated institutions of each network.
The assessments include objective and/or essay exams and, in some cases, project analysis and interview.
CAPES scholarships may be offered according to specific notices and budget availability.
PROFLETRAS: Training for Portuguese Language Teachers
The Professional Master’s in Language (PROFLETRAS) is coordinated nationally by UFRN and offers 911 openings distributed across universities in all regions.
The program is semi-presential with in-person classes, aimed at teachers of Portuguese Language in the public network.
Applications are open until October 15, 2025, with a fee of R$ 160.
The selection process occurs through the National Access Exam, with objective and essay exams scheduled for November 23, 2025.
Those eligible to apply include graduates in Language (majoring in Portuguese) or Pedagogy who are teaching Portuguese Language in Elementary and/or Secondary Education in the public network.
PROFHISTÓRIA: Improvement for History Teachers
Coordinated by UFRJ, the Professional Master’s in History Teaching (PROFHISTÓRIA) opened 677 openings for 2026, being 638 through unified national exam and 39 through special selection.
The course is in-person and prioritizes History teachers in the public network.
The application period goes until November 13, 2025, with a fee of R$ 150.
The selection includes objective and essay questions that are eliminatory and classificatory, along with criteria specified in the notice.
The research lines include Historical Knowledge in the School Space, Languages, Media, and Narratives, and Heritage, Memory, and Identities.
In the event of unfilled openings, some may be allocated to teachers from other networks.
PROFARTES: Qualification in Visual Arts, Dance, Music, and Theater
The Professional Master’s in Arts (PROFARTES), coordinated by UFU, offers 317 openings for Basic Education Art teachers.
The structure combines in-person activities and distance components, with a duration of 24 months.
Applications occur from October 1 to 30, 2025.
The selection process has two eliminatory stages: analysis of portfolio and research project and oral examination.
The program focuses on the concentration area of Arts Education, with research lines in teaching processes, learning and creation in arts and theoretical-methodological approaches to teaching practices.
PROFMAT: Strengthening Fundamentals for Mathematics Teachers
The Professional Master’s in Mathematics (PROFMAT) is coordinated by the Brazilian Society of Mathematics (SBM) and recognized by CAPES.
For 2026, the network offers 1,797 openings in associated institutions throughout the country.
The course is in-person and aimed at Mathematics teachers in Basic Education, in both public or private networks, as long as they meet the notice requirements.
The application deadline has been extended until 5 PM on October 8, 2025, with a fee of R$ 90.
The National Access Exam will be held on November 1, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM (Brasilia time), with 30 multiple-choice questions.
At the time of application, candidates must choose the associated institution where they wish to take the exam and pursue the master’s program, observing local enrollment rules and any available scholarships.
Teacher Training and Impact on Basic Education
As they connect academic research to the real challenges of the classroom, the network master’s programs encourage the development of educational products and applicable pedagogical interventions.
The national offer ensures the distribution and standardization of selection and assessment criteria.
In addition to the master’s degree, participants may access financial support from CAPES, enhancing opportunities for the continued training of in-service teachers.
How to Apply for MEC Programs
Before starting the application, candidates should check prerequisites, fees, schedules, and required documents in each notice, including quota rules when applicable.
It is also important to verify the associated institution, exam dates, and selection stages.
Finally, it is recommended to follow amendments and official announcements, especially during the final application period, when there is higher traffic in the systems.
Which of these notices do you intend to apply for to strengthen your practice in the classroom starting in 2026?
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