The University of Brasília (UnB) will open applications on Friday for its Transferência Facultativa (TF) and Portador de Diploma de Curso Superior (DCS) selection processes, offering places to students from other higher education institutions and to graduates seeking a new undergraduate course. The call aims to fill remaining vacancies for the first semester of 2026.
University of Brasília admissions – key details
Prospective applicants may submit applications between 2 and 16 January 2026 through the Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisa em Avaliação e Seleção e de Promoção de Eventos (Cebraspe) website. The registration fee is R$100, which may be paid until 20 January 2026. The final result of the selection will be published on 9 February 2026.
The process covers two modalities. Transferência Facultativa is intended for regularly enrolled students at other national or foreign higher education institutions who wish to continue the same course or move to an equivalent area at UnB. This route offers 752 places across UnB’s Darcy Ribeiro, Ceilândia, Gama and Planaltina campuses.
The Portador de Diploma de Curso Superior modality is for candidates who already hold a higher education diploma from national or foreign institutions and are seeking a new undergraduate qualification. UnB has allocated 261 places for diploma holders across the four campuses.
How candidates will be assessed
Selection will be primarily based on candidates’ scores in the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM) from the years 2017 to 2024, supplemented by an analysis of the documentation required in the public notice. Applicants should consult the official edital to confirm which documents are needed, whether course equivalence applies and how foreign diplomas will be treated.
UnB’s intention is to match remaining vacancies with qualified candidates while ensuring that academic progression and curricular compatibility are respected. Candidates transferring from overseas institutions should verify recognition procedures and any required translations or certifications well before the application deadline.
Application steps and practical advice
To apply, candidates must register on the Cebraspe website within the specified window and pay the fee by 20 January if applicable. It is essential to read the edital carefully for guidance on submission formats, deadlines for document delivery and specific criteria for each course. Missing or incomplete documentation can lead to disqualification, so applicants should prepare certified copies and, where relevant, apostilles or sworn translations for foreign documents.
Prospective applicants who need clarification can consult UnB’s official channels and the Cebraspe help resources. Given the competitive nature of remaining-place admissions, early preparation of paperwork and verification of ENEM scores will improve an applicant’s chances of a smooth submission.
The selection offers an important opportunity for students seeking to continue or change their undergraduate path at one of Brazil’s major federal universities. With clear dates and procedures published in the edital, interested candidates have a defined window to apply and secure a place for the first semester of 2026.
Key Takeaways:
- University of Brasília admissions open 2–16 January 2026 for Transfer and Portador de Diploma routes.
- Total of 1,013 places available: 752 for Transferência Facultativa and 261 for Portador de Diploma.
- Selection uses ENEM scores (2017–2024) and document analysis; fee R$100 payable until 20 January 2026.
- Final results due 9 February 2026; applicants must apply via the Cebraspe website and consult the edital for document requirements.
