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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uespi's selection process offers vacancies for on-site tutors with a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,100; see courses

The University of Piauí has announced a selection process for on-site tutors, offering a monthly scholarship of R$ 1,100 to assist students in distance-learning courses.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Home Ministry Initiative: RRU and SSB Sign MoU Together

The Indian Home Ministry has taken a significant step to enhance the internal security system by signing an MoU between Rashtriya Raksha University and Sashastra Seema Bal for special security training courses.

Mar 21 • 09:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sejong University Career Job Plus Center Operates Computer Ability Level 1 Preparation Class 1 and 2

Sejong University's Career Job Plus Center is offering computer skills preparation courses for students and local youth in March and April 2023.

Mar 20 • 06:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three universities in Amazonas face sanctions from the MEC after unsatisfactory performance in the Enamed

The Ministry of Education in Brazil imposed sanctions on three medical courses in Amazonas due to poor results in the Enamed exam for 2025.

Mar 17 • 21:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Season of Growth, Blooming the Flower of Learning: Wonkwang Digital University’s Lifelong Education Center to Recruit Students for the Spring Semester of 2026

Wonkwang Digital University's Lifelong Education Center is recruiting new students for its 2026 spring semester from March 23 to April 26, offering over 30 courses focused on various specialized fields.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

High competition as applications open for fall education

The application period for university courses starting in the fall has opened, with indications of high competition and interest as last year's record numbers are expected to continue.

Mar 17 • 08:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

£1.2 million scholarship for Indians in the UK!

The University of East Anglia in the UK is offering scholarships worth up to ₹12 lakh for Indian students pursuing postgraduate courses starting in September 2026.

Mar 16 • 11:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unimontes has opened registrations for 314 remaining vacancies

The University of Montes Claros (Unimontes) in Brazil is accepting applications for 314 remaining spots across various undergraduate courses for the 2026 academic year.

Mar 13 • 13:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian University Introduces Engineering to High School Students in Tartu County

Estonian University is conducting engineering courses with three high schools in Tartu County to introduce students to modern technologies.

Mar 13 • 07:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMS offers theater, dance, music, and visual arts courses; registrations until Monday

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) is offering arts courses for the first semester of 2026, with registrations open until Monday.

Mar 12 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uepa calls approved candidates for new retests; check deadlines, documents, and courses

The University of the State of Pará (Uepa) announced the second retest for the 2026 Vestibular and the first for specific selective processes for certain courses, including Gastronomy.

Mar 10 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPI announces 150 vacancies for free courses in robotics and appliance repair for girls from 13 years old

The Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) is offering 150 free vacancies for professional courses aimed at girls starting from 13 years old, focusing on robotics and appliance repair.

Mar 9 • 22:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Udesc uses high school grades to fill 163 remaining vacancies; see courses

The University of the State of Santa Catarina (Udesc) is opening registrations for 163 remaining vacancies in nine in-person undergraduate courses, selecting candidates based on their high school grades.

Mar 9 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uece offers 2,228 spots for undergraduate courses; learn how to register

The Ceará State University (Uece) is opening registrations for its 2026.2 entrance exam, providing 2,228 spots for undergraduate programs across ten municipalities.

Mar 7 • 13:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Prodigy Girl in California: She is 10 years old, has the same last name as a character from The Big Bang Theory, and is already studying at university

A 10-year-old girl named Honey Cooper is taking university-level courses while attending 4th grade through a dual enrollment program in California.

Mar 3 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Competition in university entrance exams reinforces the importance of pre-university courses

Competition in Brazil's university entrance exams highlights the growing need for effective pre-university preparation.

Mar 3 • 13:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sisu 2026 at UFSCar: see the list of the second call of approved candidates

The University of São Carlos (UFSCar) has announced the list of 1,839 candidates approved in the second call for the Unified Selection System (Sisu) for undergraduate courses.

Mar 2 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPA unanimously approves quotas for trans, travesti, and non-binary people

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.

Feb 27 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univasf opens registrations for 149 remaining slots in 12 face-to-face 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.

Feb 26 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UEMS opens registrations for selection process 2026 with remaining vacancies and reserve 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.

Feb 25 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

AI, Biomedical Science and More: UFTM Announces Eight New Courses for Uberaba and Iturama by 2027

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.

Feb 23 • 20:22 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"Now I want her to learn better, because it will help her": parents enroll their children in English vacation classes to project their university future

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

Feb 23 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMS opens 3,200 free vacancies for people over 60 in courses and activities

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.

Feb 22 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Univesp opens registrations for more than 6,400 vacancies in interior São Paulo; check opportunities

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.

Feb 21 • 18:01 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyung Hee Cyber University Obtains 'AA Grade' in Content Quality Certification by the Korean U-Learning Association

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.

Feb 19 • 01:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFS offers 560 vacancies in free specialization courses

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

Feb 17 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two courses suspended at the State University of Mato Grosso due to debt with the city hall

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

Feb 17 • 00:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by one: what are the new university courses in Argentina

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

Feb 16 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPB announces the first call from the waiting list of SiSU 2026; learn how to access it

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.

Feb 13 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPA calls 1,217 approved candidates in the 2nd round of the PS 2026; see list and deadlines

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.

Feb 12 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPI announces selection process for indigenous peoples, quilombolas, and babaçu coconut breakers

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.

Feb 11 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With salaries of up to R$ 13.2 thousand, UFU opens competition for 7 teaching positions; check the courses

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.

Feb 11 • 21:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the preliminary result of the pre-registration list for the regular call of UFMA 2026

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.

Feb 11 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The choice between in-person and online preparatory courses depends on the student's profile and moment

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.

Feb 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

14-year-old Acrean approved at USP and has already been selected for more than 20 courses: 'I want medicine'

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).

Feb 10 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unifap offers 100 slots for specialization courses; registrations begin this Wednesday (11)

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

Feb 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After errors in registrations and a court decision, Ufac annuls the 1st call and waiting list for bachelor's degrees

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.

Feb 9 • 21:14 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

UFJF opens lottery for free language course slots; see how to register

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

Feb 8 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guarujá opens 134 vacancies for free undergraduate courses; see how to register

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).

Feb 7 • 23:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Twin sisters are approved in 1st place in different courses and federal universities: 'Reflects our relationship'

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.

Feb 7 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Medicine ranks 2nd among the most sought-after courses in Sisu 2026 in Piauí; see which one leads

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.

Feb 5 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unimontes announces the results of stage 3 of PAES this Thursday (5)

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.

Feb 5 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufra opens registrations for vestibular 2026; see the notice

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.

Feb 4 • 09:50 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Admission to Master's Studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences

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.

Feb 4 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufal calls 5,358 classified candidates by Sisu 2026

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.

Feb 3 • 21:30 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

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