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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Young man with a rare disease takes university entrance exam in hospital and gets accepted into medicine at three public universities

Ítalo Cantanhede, a 17-year-old Brazilian student with a rare disease, successfully passed the university entrance exam while hospitalized and gained admission to three public medical schools.

Mar 1 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UEMS has open registrations for a free preparatory course for the Enem and entrance exams

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has opened registrations for a free preparatory course for Brazil's National High School Exam (Enem) and entrance examinations, aimed at high school students.

Feb 28 • 12:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reorganization of High Schools and Entrance Exams: What Will Happen with Declining Birth Rates and Tuition Waivers?

The article discusses the impact of declining birth rates and the expansion of tuition waivers on high school reorganizations and entrance exam processes in Japan.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: sixth list of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the sixth list of approved candidates for its entrance exams, allowing students to check their results and proceed with virtual registration.

Feb 25 • 18:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘From School Grades to College Entrance Exam with One App’... A Comprehensive Learning Solution for High School Past Questions ‘GichultapTap’

GichultapTap is a comprehensive learning service designed for high school students in South Korea, offering a dynamic approach to mastering college entrance exam past questions through an interactive tablet app.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Selection exam for public universities in Tocantins opens registrations; learn how to participate

Registrations for the Tocantins Public University Entrance Exam opened on March 23, 2026, allowing students to apply for undergraduate courses at several universities in the state.

Feb 23 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: the list of the fifth call of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has released the fifth call for candidates approved in its entrance exams, which includes details about enrollment periods for successful applicants.

Feb 23 • 13:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Short study goals help maintain motivation in the preparation for the university entrance exam

The article discusses effective strategies for students preparing for university entrance exams in Brazil, emphasizing the importance of establishing clear, short-term goals and proper planning.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: Would you get into high school? Test your skills against ninth graders!

A quiz that allows users to test their knowledge based on real entrance exam questions for Czech high schools.

Feb 21 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uepa publishes list of approved candidates in the second calling for the 2026 entrance exam

The State University of Pará (Uepa) released the list of approved candidates for the second call of the 2026 selection process, with 1,700 candidates passing.

Feb 20 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The reform of entrance exams was supposed to shorten preparation time, but according to entrance exam trainers, the need for preparatory courses has increased

Despite reforms intended to reduce preparation time for university entrance exams in Finland, the demand for preparatory courses has actually increased, according to training companies.

Feb 20 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Model schools to open in every block of Bihar, exam on March 11

The Bihar government plans to open one model school in each block, with an entrance examination scheduled for March 11 to enroll students for the 2026-27 academic session.

Feb 20 • 04:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

FAC opens 2026 entrance exam with distance learning courses aligned to market demands

FAC is inviting applications for its 2026 entrance exam for distance learning courses that cater to job market requirements in Brazil.

Feb 19 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: the list of the fourth call of approved candidates in the entrance exam is released

The State University of São Paulo (Unesp) has announced the fourth call for candidates in four selection processes for its undergraduate programs starting in 2026.

Feb 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Facape opens applications for Medicine entrance exam with enrollment in the second semester of 2026

Facape has opened applications for its Medicine entrance exam for the 2026 academic year, offering 30 places for students.

Feb 13 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Results of the objective test and essay for the Ufac medical entrance exam released

The Federal University of Acre has announced the results of the medical entrance exam's objective tests and provisional essay results, with a new admissions model implemented this year.

Feb 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unesp 2026: third call list of approved candidates for the entrance exam is released

Unesp has announced the third list of candidates approved in its entrance exams for 2026, with online registration set for February 12 and 13.

Feb 12 • 13:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Unexpected Mathematics in College Entrance Essays? A Journey Beyond Humanities and Sciences

A high school student reflects on the unexpected intersection of mathematics and essay writing in Japan’s college entrance exams, challenging traditional categorizations of academic disciplines.

Feb 11 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp 2026 entrance exam offers 108 vacancies in Tatuí; see how to enroll

Univesp is offering 108 vacancies for its 2026 entrance exam in Tatuí, with new courses including Artificial Intelligence.

Feb 11 • 12:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I put my grade by chance,' says young man who passed in medicine at federal university and thought it was a dream

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old from Itaporã, unexpectedly passed the entrance exam for medicine at the Federal University of Tocantins after casually submitting his application without expecting to succeed.

Feb 10 • 20:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

12-year-old approved for mathematics course at Uerj: 'I managed to pass with a few extra points'

A 12-year-old boy named Bernardo Manfredini has been accepted into the mathematics course at the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Uerj) after taking the entrance exam as a practice candidate.

Feb 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 8 years of preparatory course, young woman secures 1st place in Medicine at federal university

After eight years of intensive study and preparatory courses, Sarah Lúcia Cardozo Passarinho achieved her dream of being admitted to the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul's Medicine program, ranking first in the entrance exam.

Feb 9 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Doctor Wesley: how a young person from the outskirts of Salvador, who studied with a lamp, secured first place in Medicine at USP

Wesley de Jesus, a resident of the outskirts of Salvador, overcame significant socio-structural challenges to achieve first place in the Medicine entrance exam at USP.

Feb 9 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Didn't pass the entrance exam? Learn how to deal with frustration and start over

Marina Motta, a 21-year-old student aspiring to be an architect, shares her experience of dealing with the frustration of missing out on a university spot at USP after two consecutive years of being close to her goal.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UnB announces approved candidates in the first call of the 2026 entrance exam; see how to check the results

The University of Brasília (UnB) has released the list of approved candidates for the 2026 traditional entrance exam on Wednesday, and students can check their results on the Cebraspe website.

Feb 4 • 22:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: The Poor Completeness of English Exam Questions Often Led to Frequent Changes

The decline in the quality of exam questions for the 2026 Korean university entrance exam is cited as a key reason for difficulties faced in the English portion, leading to frequent changes in questions during preparation.

Feb 4 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp opens registrations for the 2026 entrance exam: there are 24,029 vacancies in 456 locations in the state of SP

The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp) is offering 24,029 openings for free courses across 456 locations in 386 municipalities for its 2026 entrance exam.

Feb 4 • 09:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public school student passes entrance exam at USP and may become the first engineer in the family in the interior of SP

18-year-old João Gabriel Motta from Adamantina, SP, achieves a place at the prestigious University of São Paulo, potentially becoming the first engineer in his family.

Feb 3 • 21:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

What is the Poli simulator and how does it work? Guide for the IPN admission exam at undergraduate level

The article discusses the Poli simulator, an essential tool for students preparing for the IPN entrance exam for the 2026-2027 academic year, helping them familiarize themselves with the exam format and check their computer compatibility.

Feb 3 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMS discloses list of approved candidates for the 2026 Entrance Exam and PASSE; registration ends Thursday

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) has announced the results of the 2026 Entrance Exam and PASSE, with registration for successful candidates closing on Thursday, February 5th.

Feb 3 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp Entrance Exam Offers 1,400 Places in Graduate Courses in the Campinas Region; See List

The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp) is offering 1,400 spots in the 2026 entrance exam across 21 cities in the Campinas region, with registration open until March 11.

Feb 3 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unicamp: 49.5% of the approved candidates in the 2026 entrance exam are from public schools

Unicamp has announced that 49.5% of the candidates approved in the first call of the 2026 entrance exam graduated from public schools, an increase from 46% in 2025.

Feb 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Admission exam for Poli 2026-2027: Official LINK to take the entrance exam for bachelor's degree at IPN

Individuals interested in applying for the entrance exam to the Instituto Politécnico Nacional must complete preregistration and payment, moving them closer to taking the online evaluation.

Feb 3 • 14:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unimontes opens enrollment period for approved candidates in its own entrance exam

Approved candidates in the first call of Unimontes' entrance exam must enroll on February 3 and 4, while waitlisted candidates can enroll from February 6 to 9.

Feb 3 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp opens enrollment for entrance exam with 682 free spots for graduations in Alto Tietê; see how to register

Univesp is accepting registrations for its 2026 entrance exam, offering 682 free spots across nine cities in Alto Tietê, alongside the introduction of a new Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence.

Feb 3 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPA admits error after disclosing birth names of transgender and travesty individuals in the entrance exam and promises to revise protocols

The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) acknowledged that it mistakenly published the birth names of some transgender and travesty individuals in the 2026 entrance exam results, violating regulations that protect the right to use social names.

Feb 3 • 01:05 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

IPN opens its admission process for bachelor's degree 2026: application date for the entrance exam

The National Politechnic Institute has announced the admission timeline and requirements for prospective students for the academic cycle 2026-2027.

Feb 2 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UEMS announces list of approved candidates and opens enrollment for selections for 2026

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has called approved candidates for the 2026 entrance exam and ongoing selection process to enroll from February 2 to 13.

Feb 2 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uema releases the result of Paes 2026; see the list

The State University of Maranhão (Uema) announced the results of the 2026 Entrance Exam, offering a total of 5,980 openings across various higher education courses.

Feb 2 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fuvest clarifies calculation of essay scores for the entrance exam

On Monday, Fuvest announced via social media a clarification regarding the correction and scoring of essays from the first day of the second phase of its entrance exam, held on December 14, 2025.

Feb 2 • 15:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Chaos in Medicine Entrance Test, the Testimony: "I was excluded from the ranking, so I just wasted time"

Approximately 5,000 candidates are excluded from available spots in medical programs, with others required to enroll in different degrees while expressing frustrations over the filter semester process.

Jan 9 • 08:27 UTC

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