Admissions
ADMISSIONS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Foreign students interested in applying for full undergraduate studies at Ufes must take part in the university’s official selection process, known as the “Vestibular,” which is organized by the Ufes Entrance Examination Committee (CCV). All exams are held in Brazil and administered in Portuguese.
Students from developing countries with which Brazil maintains educational and cultural cooperation agreements, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, may also apply through the PEC-G Program.
Vestibular Examination
Brazilian and foreign applicants seeking admission to a full undergraduate program at Ufes must participate in the Vestibular, conducted by CCV. Examinations take place exclusively in Brazil and in Portuguese. Detailed information regarding requirements, schedules, and public calls is available on the CCV website (link is external).
Transfer Options
Admission through transfer or other alternative modalities is possible depending on the availability of vacancies and the completion of a specific selection process. The available modalities are:
• Optional Transfer for students from other higher education institutions who wish to complete their degree at Ufes.
• New Undergraduate Program for applicants who already hold a higher education degree and wish to pursue a second undergraduate program at Ufes.
• Removal for Ufes students who wish to change their campus or shift (daytime/evening) of the same degree program.
• Reoption for Ufes students who intend to transfer to a different undergraduate program within the University.
More information is available at www.psvs.ufes.br (link is external). Foreign students may apply through Optional Transfer or New Undergraduate Program.
Undergraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-G)
The PEC-G Program is administered by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education. It offers students from developing countries the opportunity to complete full undergraduate studies at Brazilian Higher Education Institutions. Applications are free of charge and must be submitted at the Brazilian diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country of residence. Further information is available at:
http://www.dce.mre.gov.br/PEC/PECG.php (link is external)
http://internacional.ufes.br/pt-br/pec-g
Academic Mobility
Foreign students wishing to undertake part of their undergraduate studies at Ufes must be enrolled at an institution that holds a cooperation agreement with Ufes. Students may enroll in undergraduate courses or carry out research activities in laboratories or research centers at Ufes for one or two academic semesters, extendable for an additional two semesters with authorization from the home institution.
The student must first contact the international office of their home institution, which will then contact the Ufes International Office (SRI) to request admission. After receiving the nomination, SRI will contact the student and request the following documents:
Reference letter issued by the home institution.
Reference letter issued by a professor at the home institution.
Official transcript of records.
Study plan for the mobility period.
Copy of the passport (pages with personal data and validity).
Digital photo in .jpg format (maximum 50 kbytes).
Documents may be sent to incoming [at] ufes.br (link sends e-mail). Application deadlines are usually up to four months before the beginning of the academic semester for which the student is applying. Selected students must present a copy of the passport with the temporary student visa (type IV) and proof of valid health insurance.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Most graduate programs at Ufes admit students annually. The academic year is divided into two semesters, from March to July and from August to December. Each program has autonomy to determine the most appropriate period for its selection process, although most conduct selections during the second semester for admission in the following academic year.
Information on requirements, deadlines, examinations, and available positions is published in public notices on the websites of the Office for Research and Graduate Studies (www.prppg.ufes.br, link is external) and on the websites of the individual Graduate Programs. While they share general guidelines, each program establishes its own specific admission rules.
Foreign candidates should initially contact the International Office (www.internacional.ufes.br, link is external) before reaching out directly to Graduate Programs, as certain selections may involve multiple stages and require advance preparation.
Admission to Ufes graduate programs may also occur through the GCUB International Mobility Program – GCUB-Mob. Information on admissions, available positions, courses, and scholarships may be found at: www.grupocoimbra.org.br (link is external).
Foreign students interested in completing part of their master’s or doctoral studies at Ufes must contact the graduate program of interest directly for guidance on procedures and requirements.
Graduate programs may have different requirements regarding Portuguese language proficiency. It is the responsibility of the applicant to consult the coordination of the program to confirm which certifications or documents are required.
