The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) has open positions for the selection of candidates who wish to enter master's and doctoral programs. Each call for applications presents its own schedule for Postgraduate Programs, as well as information on research lines, the selection process, and reserved places for beneficiaries. Check the opportunities.
Professional Master's in Mathematics in the National Network
Professional Master's in Mathematics in the National Network– 15 vacancies,distributed between open competition and affirmative action (7 vacancies for open competition and 8 vacancies for affirmative action)
PROFMAT is a postgraduate programstricto sensuaimed at improving the training of mathematics teachers who work in basic education, contributing to the strengthening of the teaching of the discipline in Brazilian schools. UFJF is part of the national network of the program, which has more than 100 locations throughout the country. At the university, the course is offered with face-to-face classes on Fridays, morning and afternoon.
Requirements: to be a Mathematics teacher in Basic Education. Priority is given to teachers from public schools, while teachers from private schools can occupy remaining positions if not filled by candidates from public schools. Other requirements should be consulted in the selection process's call for proposals.
Registration: until 5:00 PM on September 21, 2026, exclusively online, through thePROFMAT entrance page.
National Professional Master's Degree in Physics Teaching
National Professional Master's Degree in Physics Teaching –11 vacancies, distributed between open competition and affirmative action (9 vacancies for open competition and 2 vacancies for affirmative action)
The National Professional Master's Degree in Physics Teaching is organized by the Brazilian Society of Physics (SBF), offered at poles of different higher education institutions in the country. UFJF is part of Pole 24 together with the Federal Institute of Southeastern Minas Gerais (IF Sudeste MG)
Requirements: to be a teacher in active service in Basic Education, preferably from the public sector, and to possess the required training as specified in the call. For Group 2, it is necessary to have at least 15 years of experience in the classroom and a degree in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, or a bachelor's degree in Exact Sciences and/or Technological areas with pedagogical complementation.
Stages: the selection process is divided into two groups. In Group 1, intended for open competition, a national written exam and a memorial defense are carried out.
In Group 2, exclusively for teachers with at least 15 years of experience in the classroom and specific training, the first stage is the curriculum analysis, followed by the memorial defense.
Applications: from August 24 to September 23, 2026, exclusively online, on thepage of the selection process.
Master's Degree in Collective Health
Selection process for the Master's Degree in Collective Health – Class of 2027– 31 vacancies, distributed between open competition and affirmative action. (15 for affirmative action and 16 for open competition)
Requirements: Completion of a degree from a recognized course by the Ministry of Education (MEC), or, in the case of foreign candidates, by a competent authority in their country of origin. Those who are still completing their degree are also eligible, provided they can demonstrate that they are able to complete the course before enrolling in postgraduate studies.
Stages: written exam of specific knowledge, English proficiency exam, analysis of cover letter and research project, and interview.
Inscriptions: from September 8th to October 14th, 2026, exclusively online, bymiddle of the SigaX system.
Doctorate in Public Health
Selection process for the Doctoral Program in Collective Health – Class of 2027– 20 vacancies, distributed between open competition and affirmative action (10 for affirmative action and 10 for open competition)
Requirements: to possess a Master's degree recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) and to prove authorship of at least one published or accepted article for publication, according to the criteria established in the call.
Stages: foreign language proficiency tests, analysis of the cover letter and research project proposal, and interview with defense of the research project.
Applications: from September 8th to October 30th, 2026, exclusively online, byMiddle of the SigaX system.
Master's Degree in Geography
Selection process for the Master's Degree in Geography – Class of 2027– 28 vacancies, distributed between open competition and affirmative action (14 for affirmative action and 14 for open competition)
Research lines: Socio-spatial dynamics (15 vacancies); Socio-environmental dynamics (13 vacancies)
Requirements: hold a degree in Geography (Bachelor's or Licentiate), Architecture and Urban Planning, Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Social Work, Tourism, or related fields, enrolled in a recognized and accredited higher education institution by the Ministry of Education (MEC).
Stages: evaluation of the dissertation proposal, written exam, interview and curricular evaluation. The evaluation of the proposal and the written exam are eliminatory; the interview is also eliminatory and the curricular evaluation is classificatory.
Applications: from September 8th to October 8th, 2026, exclusively online, through the SigaX system.
Academic Doctorate in Geography
Selection process for the Academic Doctorate in Geography – Class 2027– 21 vacancies, distributed between open competition and affirmative action (10 for open competition and 11 for quota system).
Research lines: Socio-spatial dynamics (14 vacancies); Socio-environmental dynamics (7 vacancies);
Requirements: to possess a master's degree in Geography, Architecture and Urbanism, Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, Social Work, Tourism or related areas, accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education.
Stages: evaluation of the thesis project, defense and curricular evaluation. The evaluation of the thesis project is eliminatory; the defense is eliminatory and classificatory; and the curricular evaluation is classificatory.
Applications: from September 8th to October 9th, 2026, exclusively online, through the SigaX system.
Master's in Letters: Literary Studies
Selection process for the Master's in Letters: Literary Studies – admission in 2027– 36 vacancies, distributed between open competition and affirmative action (18 for affirmative action and 18 for open competition)
Research lines: Literature, Criticism and Culture; Literature and Transdisciplinarity; and Literary Creation.
Requirements: having completed a bachelor's degree in a course recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) or, in the case of foreign candidates, by a competent body in the country of origin. Those who are still completing their bachelor's degree may also participate, provided they can prove their ability to complete the course before enrolling in postgraduate studies.
Stages: eliminatory evaluation of the dissertation proposal, written exam of specific knowledge and in-person interview. The evaluation of the proposal occurs in the first stage and requires a minimum score of 70 points out of 100.
Registrations: from September 14 to October 16, 2026, exclusively online,through the SigaX system.
Doctorate in Letters: Literary Studies
Selection process for the Doctorate in Letters: Literary Studies – admission in 2027– 20 vacancies, distributed between open competition and affirmative action (10 for affirmative action and 10 for open competition)
Research Lines: Literature, Criticism and Culture; Literature and Transdisciplinarity; and Literary Creation.
Requirements: to have a recognized bachelor's degree by the Ministry of Education (MEC) and a master's degree obtained in a course recommended by the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Level Personnel (Capes), both in Letters or related areas, at the discretion of the Program Committee. Candidates who are in the final stage of their master's degree may also participate, provided that they can prove their eligibility to complete it before enrolling in the doctoral program.
Stages: elimination of the thesis project, analysis of the Lattes curriculum and remote interview. The evaluation of the thesis project takes place in the first stage and requires a minimum score of 70 out of 100.
Applications: from September 14 to October 16, 2026, exclusively online.through the SigaX system.