Sisu 2026 sees surge in applicants with Medicine remaining most competitive

The Sisu selection process for 2026 saw a significant increase in participation, with over 1.8 million applicants competing for more than 274,000 vacancies across 136 public institutions. Total applications exceeded 3.4 million, representing a 39% increase compared to the previous year.

Medicine continues to be the most sought-after course. In the 2025 selection, high competition required scores above 810 points in major federal universities. Specifically, the UFRJ campus in Cidade Universitária recorded a cutoff score of 823.79, while UFMG in Minas Gerais closed its general competition at 812.48 points.

Cutoff scores, defined as the lowest score required to be selected, vary significantly depending on the institution, campus, and competition modality. For instance, differences of over 91 points can exist within the same course based on these factors.