The Ministry of Education (MEC) has officially opened applications for the ProUni 2025 – Second Semester round. Students across Brazil now have a new chance to earn full or partial scholarships at private universities.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Application Dates (June 30 to July 4, 2025)
According to the official ProUni 2025/2 public notice (Edital No. 14/2025), applications are open from June 30 to July 4, 2025, exclusively through the Acesso Único Portal.
Basic requirements:
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You must have taken the ENEM exam in 2023 or 2024
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Achieved a minimum average score of 450 points and did not score zero in the essay
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Studied in public school (or as a full scholarship student in private schools), and meet one of the following:
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Low-income household
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Identified as PCD (person with disability)
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Self-declared Black, Indigenous, Brown
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Public school teachers applying for pedagogy or teaching-related courses
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Types of Scholarships Offered
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Full Scholarships (100%): for families with monthly income per person ≤ 1.5 minimum wage (~R$ 2,277)
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Partial Scholarships (50%): for families with income per person ≤ 3 minimum wages (~R$ 4,554)
More than 870 higher education institutions are participating, offering courses in Law, Administration, Nursing, Pedagogy, and many others.
Official Timeline – ProUni 2025/2
| Event | Date |
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| Application Period | June 30 – July 4, 2025 |
| 1st Call Result | July 7, 2025 |
| Document Verification | July 8 to 17, 2025 |
| 2nd Call Result | July 28, 2025 |
| Waitlist Registration | August 18 – 19, 2025 |
| Waitlist Result | August 22, 2025 |
How to Check Courses and Vacancies
You can now check the full list of available courses and vacancies on the ProUni portal. Over 370 courses are included across various regions of Brazil.
Use filters by:
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State or city
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Institution
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Shift (day/night)
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Full or partial scholarship
Why ProUni 2025/2 Is Important
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Free access to private universities
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Transparent online process – all done digitally via Acesso Único
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Priority for underprivileged students – expanding educational equity
The program continues to be one of the most effective federal initiatives to democratize higher education in Brazil.
Key Tips for Applicants
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Register early and double-check your personal information
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Monitor your cutoff score daily (it can change during the application period)
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Upload all supporting documents quickly if pre-selected
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If not selected in the main rounds, join the waitlist – many candidates are called later!
