The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) Announces Applications for Master’s and Doctorate Programs in Education, with 56 Slots Available for Enrollment in the Second Semester of 2025.
In the heart of Minas Gerais, one of the most prestigious public universities in the country is launching a new opportunity for those who wish to transform their careers and contribute significantly to the future of education in Brazil.
The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) has just released its announcement for the Graduate Program in Education (PPGE), with open slots for the academic master’s and doctorate classes of 2025.
This opportunity is more than just an academic advancement; it is a decisive step for professionals aiming to broaden their impact in the Brazilian educational landscape, whether through innovative research or involvement in public policies and educational management.
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Details about the announcement and available slots
According to announcement no. 11/2024, UFJF offers 56 slots for the courses of Academic Master’s and Doctorate in Education.
This number includes slots for broad competition and quotas, as provided for in Brazilian legislation.
Additionally, the announcement establishes the possibility of reallocating unfilled slots among these categories.
Applications will be open from January 2 to January 27, 2025, exclusively through an online platform.
It is essential that candidates pay attention to the requirements of the announcement and meet the deadlines to ensure participation in the selection process.
Highlight Research Lines
Candidates wishing to enroll in the PPGE must choose one of the three available research lines.
These areas have been defined to encompass central and urgent themes in the field of education, with a critical and innovative perspective. The options are:
Work, State, and Social Movements: Focuses on the interactions between public policies, social movements, and educational management, emphasizing the social impacts of political decisions in the educational field.
Languages, Cultures, and Knowledge: Explores the interactions between language, culture, and teaching, with special attention to teacher training and the construction of school and non-school knowledge.
Discourses, Practices, Ideas, and Subjectivities in Educational Processes: Investigates educational processes from historical, philosophical, and psychological perspectives, seeking to understand the practices and ideas that shape teaching.
Who Can Participate in the Selection Process?
According to the announcement, those who have:
- Undergraduate degree from a course recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC).
- Certificate of completion of undergraduate studies with date of completion, issued by public institutions.
- Similar certificate, accompanied by the request protocol for the diploma, for graduates from private institutions.
This requirement reinforces UFJF’s commitment to selecting qualified candidates capable of effectively contributing to the academic and scientific objectives of the program.
Stages of the Selection Process
The selection process will be divided into two main stages:
Eliminatory Evaluation:
- Proposal Analysis Exam (for master’s and doctorate);
- Written Exam (exclusive for the master’s);
- Proposal Defense Exam (for both modalities).
Final Classification:
- Candidates approved in the previous stage will be classified based on the quality of the proposal and their performance in the exams.
Results will be announced in different stages, with the final announcement scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 8 PM, through the official PPGE website.
Why Choose the PPGE of UFJF?
Nationally recognized for academic excellence, the Graduate Program in Education at UFJF trains highly qualified researchers and professionals.
Students have the opportunity to develop projects that directly impact the Brazilian educational landscape, whether regionally or nationally.
Furthermore, the program’s structure and the experience of the faculty ensure a conducive environment for academic and scientific development.
Studying at PPGE is undoubtedly a strategic choice for those seeking relevance in the educational field.
Highlights of the Schedule
To facilitate planning for interested parties, below are the key milestones of the selection process schedule:
- Application Period: January 2 to January 27, 2025.
- Initial Evaluation: Exams and proposal analysis, on specific dates detailed in the announcement.
- Final Result: Announcement scheduled for June 17, 2025.
How to Register at UFJF
Applications will be made exclusively through the official PPGE website: https://ppge.caeddigital.net.
Interested candidates must fill out the electronic form available on the platform and attach the documents required in the announcement, including diplomas, certificates of course completion, and other necessary proofs.
Attention: Candidates are advised to carefully review the information provided and not to wait until the last day to register, avoiding unforeseen issues.
This is the ideal chance for those seeking to advance in their academic career and contribute to education in Brazil. Will you take this opportunity or let it pass?

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