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IFPE Opens More Than 2,000 Spots for Technical and Undergraduate Courses with Selection by Exam or Academic History. Apply Now
The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pernambuco (IFPE) has announced two notices for the Admission Process 2025.2 with opportunities in technical and undergraduate courses, distributed across several units of the institution. In total, there are 2,083 free spots in different modalities, with admission through exam or performance analysis, depending on the course. The programs focus on professional qualification, technical specialization, or continuing education, covering areas such as engineering, health, information technology, gastronomy, agriculture, among others.
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2,083 Spots Distributed Among Integrated Technical Courses, Subsequent Technical Courses, and Undergraduate Courses
The 2,083 spots are distributed among integrated technical courses, subsequent technical courses, and undergraduate courses. The courses will be taught at the IFPE campuses located in municipalities such as Recife, Garanhuns, Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Ipojuca, Afogados da Ingazeira, Barreiros, Vitória de Santo Antão, among others. The EAD modality will be offered at poles such as Fernando de Noronha.
How Selection Works
Admission occurs through two distinct processes:
- Subsequent Technical Courses: selection through school history analysis (grades in Portuguese and Mathematics) or grades obtained in the ENEM between 2020 and 2024.
- Integrated Technical Courses and Undergraduate Courses: selection by objective exam, composed of multiple-choice questions and essay (in the case of undergraduate courses).
IFPE adopts the quota system provided for in Law No. 12,711/2012, reserving at least 60% of the spots for candidates from public schools, with additional cuts for low-income students, people with disabilities, self-declared black, brown, indigenous, and quilombola individuals.
Requirements to Apply
Candidates who have completed elementary education (for integrated technical courses) or high school (for subsequent technical courses and undergraduate courses) by the time of enrollment can participate in the selection process. It is necessary to present supporting documentation and, in the case of EAD modality, stable internet access and basic digital equipment (computer or cell phone with camera) are recommended.
Technical and Undergraduate Courses Offered
Subsequent Technical Courses (After High School) – Total Spots: 1,363
- Nursing Technician
- Work Safety Technician
- Agribusiness Technician
- Sanitation Technician
- Hospitality Technician
- Agriculture Technician
- Gastronomy Technician
- Building Technician
- Mechatronics Technician
- Graphic Computing Technician
- Computer Networks Technician
- Administrative Technician
- Electrotechnical Technician
- Electronics Technician
- Mechanical Technician
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- Chemical Technician
- Telecommunications Technician
- Agriculture Technician
- Animal Science Technician
- IT Maintenance and Support Technician (EAD)
Undergraduate Courses – Total Spots: 382
- Computer Science Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Technology in Gastronomy
- Technology in Systems Analysis and Development
- Technology in Management Processes
Integrated Technical Courses with High School – Total Spots: 338
- Electrotechnical Technician
- Building Technician
- Sanitation Technician
- Electronics Technician
- Chemical Technician
- Work Safety Technician
Selection Process Timeline
Subsequent Technical Courses (School History or ENEM):
- Applications: May 20 to June 5, 2025
- Exemption Request: until May 26, 2025
- Exemption Result: June 3, 2025
- Submission of Documentation for Affirmative Actions: June 6 to 20, 2025
- Preliminary Analysis Result: according to the schedule on the website
- Enrollment: July 2025
Integrated Technical Courses and Undergraduate Courses (Exam):
- Applications: May 20 to June 5, 2025
- Exam Date: according to the schedule on the Registration Card
- Final Result Announcement: after correction of the objective exam and essay
- Enrollment: July 2025
How to Enroll
Applications for all courses must be made exclusively through the official IFPE website: https://portal.ifpe.edu.br/, during the period of May 20 to June 5, 2025. The application fee varies according to the notice: R$ 10.00 for subsequent courses and R$ 30.00 or R$ 55.00 for integrated technical and undergraduate courses, respectively. The courses are free and at the end of the training, the student will receive a certificate or diploma with national validity, recognized by the Ministry of Education.
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