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The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) announces applications for the Master's and Doctorate programs in Education, with 56 places available for entry 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 want to transform their careers and contribute significantly to the future of education in Brazil.
The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) has just published its notice for the Postgraduate Program in Education (PPGE), with vacancies open for the 2025 academic master's and doctoral classes.
This opportunity is more than just an academic advancement; it is a decisive step for professionals who aim to expand their impact on the Brazilian educational scene, whether through innovative research or through work in public policies and educational management.
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Details about the notice and available vacancies
According to notice nº 11/2024, UFJF offers 56 vacancies for the courses Master's and Doctorate Degrees in Education.
This number includes vacancies for general competition and quotas, as provided for in Brazilian legislation.
Furthermore, the notice establishes the possibility of reversing unfilled vacancies between these modalities.
Registration will be open from January 2 to 27, 2025, exclusively through an online platform.
It is essential that candidates are aware of the requirements of the notice and respect the deadlines to ensure participation in the selection process.
Highlighted research lines
Candidates wishing to join the PPGE must choose one of the three available research lines.
These areas were defined to cover 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 interactions between public policies, social movements and educational management, with an emphasis on 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 notice, those who have the following can participate in the selection process:
- Graduation diploma in a course recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC).
- Declaration of completion of undergraduate studies with completion date, issued by public institutions.
- Similar statement, accompanied by the diploma request protocol, for graduates from private institutions.
This requirement reinforces UFJF's commitment to selecting qualified candidates capable of effectively contributing to the program's academic and scientific objectives.
Selection process steps
The selection process will be divided into two main stages:
Elimination assessment:
- Preliminary Project Analysis Test (for master's and doctorate degrees);
- Written Test (exclusive to the Master's degree);
- Preliminary Project Defense Test (for both modalities).
Final classification:
- Candidates approved in the previous stage will be classified based on the quality of the preliminary project and their performance in the tests applied.
The results will be released in different stages, with the final announcement scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 20 pm, through the official PPGE website.
Why choose UFJF's PPGE?
Nationally recognized for its academic excellence, the UFJF Postgraduate Program in Education trains highly qualified researchers and professionals.
Students have the opportunity to develop projects that directly impact the Brazilian educational scenario, whether regionally or nationally.
Furthermore, the structure of the program and the experience of the teachers guarantee an environment conducive to academic and scientific development.
Studying at PPGE is, without a doubt, a strategic choice for those seeking relevance in the educational field.
Schedule Highlights
To make planning easier for interested parties, check out the main milestones in the selection process schedule below:
- Application period: January 2-27, 2025.
- Initial assessment: Tests and analysis of preliminary projects, on specific dates detailed in the notice.
- Final result: Release scheduled for June 17, 2025.
How to register at UFJF
Registrations will be made exclusively through the official PPGE website: https://ppge.caeddigital.net.
Interested parties must complete the electronic form available on the platform and attach the documents required in the notice, including diplomas, course completion certificates and other necessary proof.
Important: Candidates are advised to carefully review the information provided and not leave it until the last day to register, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
This is the ideal opportunity for those seeking to advance their academic career and contribute to education in Brazil. Will you seize this opportunity or let it pass you by?
Is it online?
Good afternoon! Would this be a professional distance learning master's degree?