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The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) has unanimously approved the creation of a quota policy for trans, travesti, and non-binary individuals in undergraduate courses.

The Federal University of São Francisco Valley (Univasf) has opened a public call for 149 remaining vacancies in 12 face-to-face undergraduate courses that were not filled by the Sisu 2026 waiting list.

The State University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS) has opened registrations for its Historical School Selection Process (PROUEMS) 2026, focusing on remaining vacancies and a reserve list for undergraduate courses.

The Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM) has announced the creation of eight new undergraduate courses to be implemented in Uberaba and Iturama by 2027 as part of a growth strategy.

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.

Parents in Guayaquil are enrolling their children in English courses during school vacations to enhance their future educational opportunities.

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) is offering 3,235 free slots for people aged 60 and over in various educational and cultural programs starting February.

The Virtual University of the State of São Paulo (Univesp) has opened registrations for over 6,400 vacancies distributed across ten areas of knowledge in several cities in São Paulo's interior.

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.

Kyung Hee Cyber University achieved an 'AA grade' in content quality certification for six new courses developed for the 2025 academic year as evaluated by the Korean U-Learning Association.

The Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) has launched 560 vacancies in free specialization courses, supported by the Open University of Brazil (UAB/Capes).

Two courses at the State University of Mato Grosso have been suspended due to unpaid debts from the city hall of Confresa.

Argentina's universities are introducing new degree programs focused on technology, health, and digital finance for the 2026 academic cycle.

The Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) has announced the first call from the waitlist for the Unified Selection System (SiSU) 2026, inviting candidates for various courses.

The Federal University of Pará (UFPA) has announced the list of candidates approved in the second round of the 2026 selection process, with 1,217 students called to secure their places in undergraduate courses.

The Federal University of Piauí has announced a new selection process for indigenous peoples, quilombolas, and babaçu coconut breakers for undergraduate courses, with seats expected to open in August.

The Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) has opened applications for a public competition to fill seven permanent teaching positions across various disciplines with salaries reaching R$ 13,288.85.

The preliminary results of the pre-registration for the 2026 admissions process at the Federal University of Maranhão (UFMA) were released, with 6,098 vacancies available across 96 undergraduate courses.

The decision to choose between in-person and online preparatory courses for university entrance exams is influenced by the student's individual circumstances and needs at different stages of their preparation.

Ana Joyce, a 14-year-old from Acre, Brazil, has been accepted into 23 university courses across various institutions, including the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP).

The Federal University of Amapá (Unifap) is offering 100 slots for innovation specialization courses with online and in-person classes starting from this Wednesday.

The Federal University of Acre (Ufac) has annulled its first call and waiting list for bachelor's courses due to registration errors and a court ruling.

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.

The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) is holding a lottery for free slots in beginner courses of six different languages.

Guarujá city in São Paulo is offering 134 vacancies for distance undergraduate courses in partnership with the University of São Paulo's Virtual University (Univesp).

Twin sisters from Paraíba, Maria Júlia and Maria Isabel, achieved the top scores in different federal universities and are set to pursue different career paths.

The Medicine course at the Federal University of Piauí secured the second position among the most competitive courses in the Unified Selection System (Sisu) 2026 in Piauí, with the first place going to the Physiotherapy program at the State University of Piauí.

The State University of Montes Claros (Unimontes) released the results of the third stage of the Seriation Assessment Program for Access to Higher Education (PAES-2025), listing 455 candidates qualified for 69 undergraduate courses.

The Federal Rural University of Amazonia (Ufra) has opened registrations for the 2026 Prosel, offering 1,145 free spots in 43 undergraduate courses across various campuses, with a new feature allowing candidates to use their best scores from the National High School Exam (Enem) from 2023, 2024, or 2025.

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.

The Estonian University of Life Sciences is calling for applications for its Master's programs, offering 17 courses in Estonian and several in English, with deadlines set for early February and July.

The Federal University of Alagoas (Ufal) has called 5,358 classified candidates from the Unified Selection System (Sisu) 2026 for 107 face-to-face undergraduate courses across various campuses.

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.

Candidates enrolled in the Unified Selection System (Sisu) 2026 for the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) can now check the results of the 1st call, which includes approved candidates for 20 degree courses.

The list of approved candidates for courses at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) through the Unified Selection System (Sisu) 2026 has been released, allowing students who took the Enem in 2023, 2024, or 2025 to compete for spots.

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.

A third of university courses failed the first national evaluation of future doctors in Brazil, with the poorest results coming from municipal or private faculties.

Over 25,000 students have been deemed eligible in the medicine ranking, with only 17,000 positions available, leading to many needing to enroll in other degrees or recovery courses.

DePaul University in Chicago is offering courses that teach students how to manage cannabis dispensaries with a focus on community involvement.

Bitcoin is gaining recognition as 'digital gold' amid the rise of stablecoins and blockchain applications in financial markets, while educational institutions like the University of Cambridge are offering courses on digital currencies.