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UFPE is now accepting applications for 1.380 places on free distance learning courses; opportunities include degrees in various areas and are aimed at candidates of all levels.
The Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) is offering 1.380 places on free distance learning courses for 2025.1. With options aimed at undergraduate studies, the places are an excellent opportunity for those who want to enter higher education without having to attend daily in-person classes, but with specific in-person activities at support centers spread throughout the state of Pernambuco.
As opportunities are for courses Bachelor's and undergraduate degrees in areas such as Biological Sciences, Physical Education, Geography, History, Mathematics, Literature and Accounting. In addition, the candidate must have participated in one of the last five editions of the National High School Exam (Enem), an essential requirement to compete for the vacancies.
Distance learning courses with quality and accessibility
The free distance learning courses offered by UFPE were designed for those seeking flexibility and quality in education. With classes and activities accessible via the internet, the courses provide quality distance learning, but also require students to commit to mandatory in-person activities. These activities take place at support centers located in strategic cities in Pernambuco, such as Recife, Caruaru, Petrolina, among others.
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UFPE further reinforces its commitment to inclusive education by offering vacancies in three modalities: open competition, quotas for students from public schools and reserve for Basic Education teachers from municipal and state networks. This structure aims to ensure that as many people as possible have access to free distance learning courses.
Available courses and support centers
Check below the list of free distance learning courses offered by UFPE and the respective vacancies:
- Degree in Biological Sciences – 150 vacancies
- Degree in Physical Education – 180 vacancies
- Degree in Geography – 155 vacancies
- Degree in History – 150 vacancies
- Degree in Mathematics – 120 vacancies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Literature – Spanish – 135 vacancies
- Degree in Literature – Portuguese – 160 vacancies
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting – 330 vacancies
The support centers where mandatory in-person activities will take place are located in the following cities in Pernambuco:
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How the selection process works
To participate in the selection process, candidates must have taken one of the five most recent editions of the Enem. The selection will be carried out in three categories: open competition, quotas for students from public schools, and specific vacancies for teachers in the basic education network of municipal and state schools. Teachers, in fact, have their own application form and are exempt from the application fee.
Applications are open until November 25th and can be submitted upon payment of a fee of R$35. It is important that candidates check the notice and fill out the specific form for the desired course, available on the Prograd website, where all the necessary information is listed.
Where to sign up
For those interested in participating in the free distance learning courses offered by UFPE, registrations can be made directly on the Prograd website (UFPE's Office of Undergraduate Studies)). Candidates must choose the course of interest, fill out the specific form and then pay the fee, except for teachers, who have until November 22 to register with a fee waiver.
About UFPE
The Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) is one of the higher education institutions most respected in Brazil, being a reference in education, research and extension. Headquartered in Recife and with campuses in other regions of the state, UFPE stands out for its excellence in teaching and its commitment to social and educational development.
Through free distance learning courses, UFPE reinforces its mission of expanding access to higher education, promoting opportunities for a diverse and decentralized audience. This initiative has a significant impact on the training of new qualified professionals, especially for the educational areas, thus strengthening basic education in Pernambuco and throughout Brazil.
