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Don’t Miss This Chance! Enroll Now in the Free Online Courses (EAD). Secure Your Spot in a Degree Program at UFPB!
The Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) released Announcement 26/2024 for the selection process for free online (EAD) undergraduate courses within the Open University System of Brazil (UAB), set to begin in the 2025.1 academic period. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking continued education, specialization, or professional training, especially in education-related fields. The announcement offers various vacancies in bachelor’s and teaching degrees, distributed across educational centers throughout Paraíba and other states.
Course Objective and Workload
The free courses aim to primarily train professionals qualified to work in their respective fields of study, focusing on the training of teachers and public servants. The total workload varies depending on the course, with all offered online (EAD), allowing flexibility for students to follow the content from any location. Course activities include online classes, discussion forums, virtual seminars, and periodic assessments, in addition to possible face-to-face meetings for practical activities or final evaluations.
Available Vacancies and Locations
In total, there are hundreds of vacancies available, distributed among free bachelor’s and teaching degree courses. Each undergraduate program has its vacancies divided among general competition, public network teachers, and public agents, in addition to quotas for students from public schools. Courses are offered in educational centers such as João Pessoa, Campina Grande, Pombal, among other municipalities in Paraíba, as well as locations in other states, such as Limoeiro (PE) and Esplanada (BA).
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Selection Processes
The selection process will be based on the scores from the National High School Examination (ENEM) from the years 2021, 2022, or 2023. Candidates with the highest averages will be selected, provided they meet the minimum criteria established by the announcement, such as an overall average of 400 points and a minimum score of 400 points in the essay. Additionally, there are reserved spots for affirmative actions aimed at self-declared Black, Brown, Indigenous, quilombola candidates, and persons with disabilities, as well as income and public education criteria.
Requirements for Registration
To register, the candidate must have completed high school and present an official document that proves this educational level, such as the ENEM completion certificate, in addition to an identity document and CPF. Registration is done online, and the candidate must scan and submit all required documents in PDF format. It is also necessary for the candidate to have internet access and a computer to keep up with course activities since classes will be conducted entirely remotely.
Offered Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor’s in Libras Language
- Bachelor’s in Pedagogy
- Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences
- Bachelor’s in Spanish Language
- Bachelor’s in English Language
- Bachelor’s in Portuguese Language
- Bachelor’s in Mathematics
- Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences
- Bachelor’s in Public Administration
Selection Process Schedule
- Registration Period: 09/24/2024 to 10/16/2024
- Announcement of Registration Results: Starting 10/21/2024
- Deadline for Appeals Against Registration Results: 10/22/2024 to 10/24/2024
- Preliminary Results of Approved Candidates: Starting 11/04/2024
- Deadline for Appeals Against Preliminary Results: 11/05/2024 to 11/14/2024
- Final Result: Starting 11/22/2024
Registrations
Registrations for the selection process are open until October 16, 2024, and must be made exclusively online, through the SIGA website. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your academic and professional training. The certificate issued at the end of the course is recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) and valid throughout the national territory, further valuing this opportunity.
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