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Federal University Is Offering 350 Spots in Distance Learning Undergraduate Courses. Don’t Miss the Chance to Study at a Federal University and Transform Your Career with a Federal Diploma!
The search for quality education without leaving home is an increasingly accessible reality for many Brazilians.
But what would you say if you knew that one of the most prestigious universities in the country is offering spots in free undergraduate courses, all in a distance learning format?
This opportunity could be the chance you were waiting for to take a new direction in your academic and professional life.
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The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is currently accepting applications to fill 350 spots in two undergraduate courses in Distance Learning (EAD).
The opportunities are divided between the Geography Teaching Degree, which offers 200 spots, and the Bachelor’s Degree in Cooperativism, with 150 spots available.
Applications started on August 19 and will run until September 16, 2024, providing an excellent opportunity for those wishing to study at a renowned higher education institution without leaving home.
Details on Available Spots and Locations
Interested candidates for the Geography Teaching Degree can apply for spots distributed across several locations, including Encantado, Picada Café, Santana do Livramento, Sapucaia do Sul, and Seberi.
For those wishing to pursue the Bachelor’s Degree in Cooperativism, spots are available in the locations of Imbé, Picada Café, and Porto Alegre. To participate in the selection process, candidates must pay an application fee of R$ 100 by September 17.
The notices for these courses also reserve 50% of the spots for candidates selected under the Affirmative Action Program.
This program is aimed at black individuals, quilombolas, indigenous people, people with disabilities, and women, increasing access to higher education for historically marginalized groups.
The written exam is scheduled for October 13, 2024, marking the main selection stage for both courses.
The Suspension of the Selection Process and the Start of Classes
Originally, the selection process was scheduled to take place at the beginning of 2024 but was suspended due to the May flooding that affected several regions in Rio Grande do Sul.
With the reopening of applications, those approved in this selection process will begin their classes in the first semester of 2025, thus adhering to UFRGS’s academic calendar.
How to Apply for Undergraduate Programs at the Institution
- Spots: 200
- Application Deadline: September 16, 2024
- Exam: October 13, 2024
- Application: through the official UFRGS website
- Notice: available on the UFRGS website
Bachelor’s Degree in Cooperativism
- Spots: 150
- Application Deadline: September 16, 2024
- Exam: October 13, 2024
- Application: through the official UFRGS website
- Notice: available on the UFRGS website
This could be your opportunity to start an undergraduate degree without leaving home and at one of the most respected institutions in Brazil. Don’t miss the chance to transform your career and broaden your professional horizons with a diploma from UFRGS! So, have you thought about which of the courses to apply for?
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