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Learn How to Register and Check the Requirements to Apply for the Spots in the Free Undergraduate Courses Offered by the Federal Institute. Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Have you thought about entering public higher education without having to pay application fees or take an exam? This is the opportunity offered by the Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) to those who took the National High School Exam (ENEM) from 2019 to 2023. In total, there are 815 spots available for free undergraduate courses in various centers across RJ. Want to know more? Keep reading!
Who Can Apply for the Spots in the Free Undergraduate Courses of the Federal Institute
The Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), an institution of technical and higher education that is part of the Federal Network of Professional, Scientific, and Technological Education of Brazil, published a new announcement offering 815 spots in free undergraduate courses. These courses are distributed across the centers of Arraial do Cabo, Duque de Caxias, Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin, Nilópolis, Paracambi, Pinheiral, Realengo, Rio de Janeiro, and Volta Redonda.
To apply for these opportunities, applicants must have taken the ENEM in the editions of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, or 2023. It is also necessary to have obtained at least 400 points in the weighted average of the ENEM exam scores (Human Sciences and Their Technologies, Natural Sciences and Their Technologies, Language, Codes and Their Technologies, Mathematics and Their Technologies, and the score obtained in the Essay), and not to have received a zero score in any of the ENEM tests.
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Distribution of Spots in the Free Undergraduate Courses of IFRJ
The spots at the Federal Institute in the free undergraduate courses are distributed as follows:
| Center | Course | Spots |
| Arraial do Cabo | Computer Networks | 30 |
| Arraial do Cabo | Environmental Management | 30 |
| Duque de Caxias | Chemistry Teaching | 40 |
| Duque de Caxias | Chemistry Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Engenheiro Paulo de Frontin | Digital Games | 35 |
| Nilópolis | Physics | 40 |
| Nilópolis | Mathematics | 40 |
| Nilópolis | Cultural Production | 40 |
| Nilópolis | Chemistry Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Nilópolis | Chemistry Teaching | 40 |
| Paracambi | Mathematics | 40 |
| Paracambi | Mechanical Engineering | 40 |
| Pinheiral | Agronomy | 40 |
| Pinheiral | Biological Sciences | 40 |
| Pinheiral | Computer Science | 40 |
| Realengo | Pharmacy | 30 |
| Realengo | Physical Therapy | 30 |
| Realengo | Occupational Therapy | 30 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Biological Sciences | 30 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Environmental Management | 30 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Chemical Engineering | 30 |
| Volta Redonda | Physics | 30 |
| Volta Redonda | Mathematics | 30 |
Criteria for Distributing the Spots
In each free course, 50% of the spots will be made available for candidates who choose the broad competition mode, and the other 50% for those who choose the affirmative action mode. Among the affirmative actions, 50% of the spots will be reserved for students from families with income equal to or less than one minimum wage per capita.
Learn How to Register for the Free Undergraduate Courses of the Federal Institute
Applications for the spots in the undergraduate courses of the Federal Institute are free and must be made exclusively online, on the IFRJ website, until August 18.
There will be no application fee. The classification will be based on the analysis of the ENEM scores from 2019 to 2023, considering the established criteria and the candidate’s exam score.
Advantages of Studying at the Federal Institute
The forecast for the start of classes for the courses offered by the Federal Institute is October 2024, according to the selection process calendar. Therefore, if you are looking for an opportunity to enter higher education for free and with quality, this is your chance!
Studying at the Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) offers various advantages. Besides the nationally recognized quality of education, the free undergraduate courses are an excellent opportunity for those who wish to obtain a higher education without costs. IFRJ is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and for providing an education integrated with professional practice, preparing its students for the challenges of the job market.
If you took the ENEM between 2019 and 2023 and are looking for an opportunity to enter higher education, don’t miss this chance offered by the Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ). With hundreds of spots distributed across various courses and centers, this is a unique opportunity to obtain a quality education without costs. Register now and secure your spot!
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Bruna Elen