# Brazil public university admissions expand > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-federal-university-program-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-24T21:26:04.000Z. Sources: 73. Developments: 22. Admissions activity for 2027 entrance exams continued through late August 2026. The State University of Southwest Bahia (Uesb) opened fee exemption requests for its 2027 vestibular, available to public school graduates and university staff, with applications due between 3 and 25 August. The Federal University of Roraima (UFRR) set a registration deadline of 31 August for 747 seats across 38 courses, with exams scheduled for 29 November. In Rio de Janeiro, UERJ confirmed that applications for its second qualification exam close on 7 August. To assist candidates, particularly those for Medicine, the university’s partners, Foco Ensino Personalizado and EconRio, provide simulated exams to replicate the essay-based second phase. Preparatory efforts expanded in southern Brazil. The Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL) held a free open-class session in Londrina on 7 August to support its upcoming October exams. Meanwhile, the Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR) scheduled a free simulated exam for 15 August, organized by Curso Positivo, which will mirror the university’s new single-phase format through both online and in-person sessions. In São Paulo, registration for the University of São Paulo (USP) 2027 Fuvest entrance exam officially opened on 17 August and will run until 9 October. The process offers 8,147 undergraduate vacancies, including 4,888 for general competition, 2,053 for public school students, and 1,206 for self-declared Black, mixed-race, or Indigenous students from public schools. The 2027 exam introduces a reduced first phase on 1 November consisting of 80 multiple-choice questions to promote an interdisciplinary evaluation model. The second stage is scheduled for 6 and 7 December. To assist candidates from the Northeast, Fortaleza (CE) has been added as a testing center. New cycles emerged at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). Additional registration cycles have opened across the country. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: UFMS opens 2027 registration for Vestibular and PASSE exams The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul has opened registration for its 2027 Vestibular and PASSE exams, offering over 9,000 undergraduate vacancies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufms-opens-2027-registration-for-vestibular-and-passe-exams ### 2026-08-18: UFRGS announces 2027 entrance exam and campus open house UFRGS has announced its 2027 entrance exam, offering 4,058 vacancies for 98 courses with applications opening August 24, 2026. The university is also hosting campus open house events. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufrgs-announces-2027-entrance-exam-and-campus-open-house ### 2026-08-16: Brazilian universities open registration for 2026-2027 entrance exams Major Brazilian universities, including USP and UEM, have opened registration for their 2026 and 2027 entrance exams, offering thousands of vacancies and new testing formats. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-so-paulo-opens-2027-entrance-exam-registration ### 2026-08-14: Fuvest opens registration for 2027 University of São Paulo entrance exam Registration for the 2027 Fuvest entrance exam for the University of São Paulo opens August 17, offering 8,147 vacancies and introducing a new exam format and a testing site in Fortaleza. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faculdade-tiradentes-opens-medicine-applications-in-goiana ### 2026-08-05: Free university entrance exam prep events launch in Brazil's Londrina and Curitiba Brazil's UEL and UFPR offer free preparatory events in August, with UEL's open class in Londrina and UFPR's simulated exam in multiple cities and online, aiding students for upcoming entrance exams. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/free-university-entrance-exam-prep-events-launch-in-brazils-londrina-and-curitiba ### 2026-08-05: UERJ opens registration for 2027 second‑phase exam UERJ’s 2027 second‑phase exam registration ends 7 Aug, fee R$100, test on 6 Sep; Foco and EconRio launch simulated exams to aid medical applicants. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uerj-opens-registration-for-2027-secondphase-exam ### 2026-08-01: Brazilian universities UESB and UFRR open 2027 vestibular applications Uesb opens fee‑exemption requests for its 2027 vestibular, while UFRR accepts registrations until 31 August, offering 747 spots across 38 courses with exams on 29 November. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-uesb-and-ufrr-open-2027-vestibular-applications ### 2026-07-27: Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste Baiano releases film list for 2027 vestibular UESB released the 2027 vestibular film list, featuring a documentary on Sebastião Salgado, a 2007 comedy by Jorge Furtado, and a 2009 short by Kleber Mendonça Filho, available on Brazilian streaming platforms. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidade-estadual-do-sudoeste-baiano-releases-film-list-for-2027-vestibular ### 2026-07-24: UFPR vestibular enrollment hits decade high, matching pre‑pandemic levels UFPR's 2027 vestibular attracted 43,290 applicants—a 9.4% rise and a return to pre‑pandemic levels—driven by a new single‑day exam and increased outreach, with 48% from public schools. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufpr-vestibular-enrollment-hits-decade-high-matching-prepandemic-levels ### 2026-07-21: Brazil's UERJ launches enrollment for 2027 state vestibular exam UERJ opened enrollment for its 2027 vestibular qualification exam, with a September test and a R$ 100 fee. A free online preparatory course for the essay stage was also announced, running from September to Nov. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-uerj-launches-enrollment-for-2027-state-vestibular-exam ### 2026-07-16: Paraná public universities launch hiring exams and 2027 entrance selection UNICENTRO in Paraná announced 27 temporary professor openings with applications July 14‑28, while Unioeste opened 2027 Vestibular registrations for exams on Nov 29, offering multiple modalities and quota seats. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paran-public-universities-launch-hiring-exams-and-2027-entrance-selection ### 2026-07-13: Unemat Opens 500 Student Aid Slots and Publishes 2027 Entrance Exam Calendar Unemat offers 500 student aid slots (R$300 food, R$400 housing) and sets its 2027 entrance exam dates, with registration Aug 3‑Oct 13, 2026 and exam on Nov 22, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unemat-opens-500-student-aid-slots-and-publishes-2027-entrance-exam-calendar ### 2026-07-05: Brazilian universities UNIFAL-MG and UNIFACISA launch 2026 admission and project challenge UNIFAL-MG opened vestibular admissions for 2027 with 669 spots, while UNIFACISA launched a project challenge for institutions to submit real‑world demands, both deadlines in mid‑2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-unifal-mg-and-unifacisa-launch-2026-admission-and-project-challenge ### 2026-07-01: Brazilian universities unveil 2027 vestibular reading lists and exam schedules Uesb announced its 2027 vestibular reading list, while UEA released exam dates and vacancy details for its 2027 vestibular and 2026 SIS. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-unveil-2027-vestibular-reading-lists-and-exam-schedules ### 2026-06-29: Brazilian universities UFSM and Unifal open vestibular enrollment for 2026‑2027 admissions UFSM opens free enrollment for its 2026 vestibular (ends June 29, 214 seats); Unifal opens 2027 vestibular applications (fee R$ 165, 669 seats, exams Oct 11). Results in July and August. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-ufsm-and-unifal-open-vestibular-enrollment-for-20262027-admissions ### 2026-06-28: Brazilian universities unveil vestibular schedules and application details UNIOESTE details its 2025 vestibular admissions, while UNIFAL-MG publishes the 2027 vestibular edital, registration dates, fees, exam format and quota options. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-unveil-vestibular-schedules-and-application-details ### 2026-06-27: São Bernardo Municipal College and UNEB Publish 2026 Admission Results São Bernardo Municipal College listed 200 low‑income vestibular admits, while UNEB announced SiSU+ 2026 candidate lists and enrollment dates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-bernardo-municipal-college-and-uneb-publish-2026-admission-results ### 2026-06-22: Brazilian universities announce 2027 entrance exam schedules and study guidelines Uesb set its 2027 vestibular for 22‑23 Nov, while UEMA and UEMASUL published the full PAES 2027 syllabus, covering all high‑school subjects and a foreign language. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-announce-2027-entrance-exam-schedules-and-study-guidelines ### 2026-06-20: Brazilian public universities announce 2027 vestibular dates UFG and Uesb announced 2027 vestibular dates, fees, campuses and course offerings, expanding access to public higher education in Brazil. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-public-universities-announce-2027-vestibular-dates ### 2026-06-02: Itaipu and UFRN launch Brazil's first interinstitutional tourism master's in Foz Brazil's first interinstitutional tourism master's, created by Itaipu and UFRN, starts in Foz with 15 students, reflecting broader tourism sector growth and training initiatives. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/itaipu-and-ufrn-launch-brazils-first-interinstitutional-tourism-masters-in-foz ### 2026-06-02: Brazil's IFRN and UFRN launch new graduate courses for educators and aerospace engineers IFRN offers 160 free specializations for educators with quotas; UFRN opens 15 aerospace engineering master's seats, combining a written exam and curriculum review, slated for August 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-ifrn-and-ufrn-launch-new-graduate-courses-for-educators-and-aerospace-engineers ### 2026-05-29: Brazilian federal universities launch UFG vestibular schedule and UFS Propriá campus programs UFG publishes its 2027 vestibular schedule and fees, while UFS unveils engineering and food technology courses at the new Propriá campus with a dual‑degree model. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-federal-universities-launch-ufg-vestibular-schedule-and-ufs-propri-campus-programs --- Cite as: Brazil public university admissions expand. 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