# Brazilian university enrollment initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-university-enrollment-initiatives > Updated: 2026-07-31T15:12:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 Brazilian universities began the second semester with a focus on improving student experience. The Universidade Católica Dom Bosco offered free parking and relocated engineering classes, while Universidade Feevale launched a cultural program featuring a talk with world‑record‑holding skateboarder Sandro Dias. A few days later, institutions expanded enrollment options. The University of Uberaba held an on‑site, five‑day enrollment drive allowing prospective students to register without appointments and receive a university‑branded gift. Meanwhile, the Federal University of Alfenas opened 468 free, fully online specialization slots through the Universidade Aberta do Brasil program, covering topics such as health education, public management, and mathematical modeling. Together, these actions illustrate a broader push by Brazilian higher‑education providers to enhance campus services, attract new students, and broaden access through both in‑person initiatives and online learning opportunities. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Brazilian Universities Expand Enrollment Options with In-Person Drive and Free Online Specializations Uniube held an on‑site enrollment drive in Araxá, while UNIFAL opened 468 free online specialization spots via UAB, both aimed at expanding higher‑education access in Brazil. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-expand-enrollment-options-with-in-person-drive-and-free-online-specialization ### 2026-07-26: Brazilian Universities Open Second Semester with New Initiatives UCDB and Universidade Feevale opened Brazil’s second semester with free parking, new class locations, and cultural events featuring skateboard champion Mineirinho. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-open-second-semester-with-new-initiatives --- Cite as: Brazilian university enrollment initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-university-enrollment-initiatives