MEC Has an Unmissable Opportunity for Those Who Wish to Specialize! There Are 1,600 Open Slots for the Professional Master’s Degree in Mathematics, with Up to 30% of Scholarships Guaranteed by Capes. Applications Close on September 30, and the Exam Will Be in October. Hurry and Don’t Miss This Chance to Advance Your Career!
The Ministry of Education (MEC), through the Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes), opened applications for the National Access Exam (ENA) of the Professional Master’s Degree Program in Mathematics in National Network (ProfMat).
The program offers 1,600 slots in 82 higher education institutions spread across all regions of Brazil.
This master’s degree is an excellent opportunity for teachers in the public basic education network, the target audience of the initiative.
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They must be active in the classroom during the course period, ensuring that the knowledge acquired will be applied directly in their pedagogical practices.
In addition, Capes will grant scholarships to up to 30% of the enrollees in the first semester of 2025.
History and Importance of ProfMat
ProfMat, which started in 2011, has already graduated more than 7,300 people and is the largest master’s program of the Strictly Academic Graduate Program for the Qualification of Basic Education Teachers (ProEB).
In addition to mathematics, ProEB also offers master’s courses in areas such as Arts, Biology, Physical Education, Philosophy, Physics, Geography, Literature, and Chemistry.
In the 2025 edition, ProEB will open 6,775 slots, of which 116 will be allocated to the professional doctorate in History, a new feature that promises to further strengthen teacher qualification.
The ProEB courses are offered in hybrid format, combining face-to-face meetings and online activities, providing flexibility for teachers to balance studies with their work routine.
Applications and Exams for MEC Master’s Degree
Applications for the selection process can be made until September 30 on the official ProfMat portal.
The exam will be held on October 9, from 2 PM to 5 PM, as defined in Public Notice No. 18/2024, which regulates this edition.
How to Register
To participate, interested individuals must access the ProfMat website, complete the registration process, and follow the instructions in the Public Notice No. 18/2024.
Make sure to register by September 30 to secure your chance to advance your career and contribute to public education in Brazil.

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