Become An Expert In Computing At MEC: Ministry Of Education Opens Registrations For Free Master's Program (PROFCOMP) With National Selection, In-Person Classes, And Focus On Innovation In Basic Education

Become An Expert In Computing At MEC: Ministry Of Education Opens Registrations For Free Master’s Program (PROFCOMP) With National Selection, In-Person Classes, And Focus On Innovation In Basic Education

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 08/10/2025 at 16:46

Updated on 08/10/2025 at 17:50

MEC abre inscrições para o PROFCOMP, mestrado gratuito e presencial em computação voltado a professores da rede pública.

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The Professional Master in Computer Teaching (PROFCOMP) opens applications for public school teachers, with national selection and in-person classes in public institutions across the country. The course trains masters focused on innovation and pedagogical practices in computing.

The Professional Master in Computer Teaching (PROFCOMP) has opened applications for the National Admission Exam that will select the class entering in 2026.

The process, coordinated by the Brazilian Computing Society (SBC) and executed by FUNDATEC, receives applications from October 1 to 27, 2025, with online exam on November 16, and offers in-person classes in a network of public institutions across the country.

The application fee is R$ 130.

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What Is the PROFCOMP and What Is Its Goal

Targeting Basic Education, the PROFCOMP is a stricto sensu, in-person, and simultaneous program nationwide, leading to the title of Master in Computer Teaching.

The proposal is to train teachers capable of developing applied research and innovative pedagogical practices aligned with Computing as outlined in school curricula.

Classes occur from Monday to Saturday, with days and times defined by each associated institution.

Who Can Apply

The announcement states that only public network teachers can apply.

A degree in any area is required, and candidates must be actively working as teachers in Elementary or High School and must continue teaching throughout the course.

At the time of enrollment, the approved candidate must prove their connection to the public network and provide the documentation required by the chosen institution.

National Selection, Remote Exam, and Content Covered

The selection is unified and occurs through an online theoretical-objective exam, administered in a virtual environment with monitoring (proctoring) via video, audio, and screen capture.

The access link and operational instructions are released by the organizing committee according to the schedule in the announcement.

To take the exam, candidates need a computer with a webcam and microphone and a connection of at least 10 Mbps.

The content of the assessment includes Logical Reasoning and BNCC Computing.

The final score corresponds to the sum of the points obtained, and those who do not achieve 50% of the total score will be eliminated.

In the event of a tie, the following criteria will be used: highest score in Logical Reasoning, highest score in BNCC Computing, and highest age.

Where to Study and How Many Vacancies

The PROFCOMP network includes 16 public institutions, with a total of 320 vacancies, distributed between general competition and affirmative actions.

Among the centers, there are:

University of the State of Amazonas (UEA)
Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)
Federal University of Pará (UFPA)
Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE)
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Federal Institute of Sergipe (IFS)
Institute of Mathematical and Computing Sciences at USP (ICMC-USP)
State University of Northern Paraná (UENP)
Institute of Computing at UFRJ (IC-UFRJ)
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)
Federal University of Jataí (UFJ)
Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)
Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA)
Federal University of Rondonópolis (UFR)
Federal University of Southern and Southeastern Pará (UNIFESSPA)

The schedules for in-person classes and offering addresses are listed in the announcement, attached.

Link with CAPES and Mandatory Registration

After approval, enrollment is only confirmed with the completion of the curriculum in the Freire Platform, a system managed by CAPES for monitoring the master’s students in professional programs aimed at Basic Education.

Each associated institution defines and publishes its calendar and enrollment procedures.

What Changes for Public School Teachers

By participating in the PROFCOMP, teachers gain access to an academic formation aligned with BNCC Computing, focusing on development of products and pedagogical interventions applied in the classroom.

In addition to the master’s degree, the national network facilitates exchange between researchers and teachers from different regions, which tends to accelerate the adoption of methodologies, materials, and practices of computational thinking, digital culture, and technology literacy in the final years of Elementary and High School.

Schedule and Essential Steps

The period for online applications runs from October 1 to 27, 2025 on the FUNDATEC website.

The National Admission Exam takes place on November 16, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM (Brasília time).

The lists of applicants, answer keys, appeals, and grades are published in stages on the organizing portal, according to the official schedule.

The selection and enrollment of those approved occur between December 1, 2025 and February 13, 2026, with specific guidance released by the associated institutions.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

To participate, candidates must access the FUNDATEC page during the indicated period, fill out the electronic form for the PROFCOMP National Admission Exam, attach the required identification photograph, generate the payment slip, and pay the R$ 130 fee by October 28.

On the exam day, it is necessary to use a computer (cell phones or tablets are not permitted), with webcam and microphone enabled, in a quiet and isolated environment, following all security rules described in the announcement.

After the final result is released by the organizer, the approved candidate must follow the official channel of the institution they applied to complete the enrollment, including registration in the Freire Platform and submission of the required documentation for degree, connection and activity in the public network.

Become An Expert In Computing At MEC: Ministry Of Education Opens Registrations For Free Master’s Program (PROFCOMP) With National Selection, In-Person Classes, And Focus On Innovation In Basic Education

The Professional Master in Computer Teaching (PROFCOMP) opens applications for public school teachers, with national selection and in-person classes in public institutions across the country. The course trains masters focused on innovation and pedagogical practices in computing.

What Is the PROFCOMP and What Is Its Goal

Who Can Apply

National Selection, Remote Exam, and Content Covered

Where to Study and How Many Vacancies

Link with CAPES and Mandatory Registration

What Changes for Public School Teachers

Schedule and Essential Steps

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

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What Is the PROFCOMP and What Is Its Goal

Who Can Apply

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Link with CAPES and Mandatory Registration

What Changes for Public School Teachers

Schedule and Essential Steps

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