Frequently Asked Questions – Open University of Brazil

Are the distance education courses given in the face-to-face modality at any point of the classes?

Each institution is responsible for the adoption of its own procedures. Please refer to the corresponding Public Notices of the selected processes for details.

How can I become an Open University educator?

Anyone interested to become a tutor at the Open University of Brazil system should follow directly the Public Notices of each learning institution. Click and confirm the complete site list here. aqui.

Can I study in two different distant learning institutions at the same time?

The Law nº 12.089/09 forbids for the same individual to occupy simultaneously more than one vacancy in graduation courses of public higher learning institutions. As far as accumulation of vacancies in courses of different levels, each particular institution should be consulted.

How can I get a transfer to a different Center?

Please consult the course Coordinator to obtain specific info about your question.

How can we request the creation of a Center in our municipality?

Learn more about the Open University Centers clicking here aqui.

How can I learn about courses with open applications at the present time?

We recommend accessing the university´s site in which you are interested to get specific info required. You can check the list of the referred aqui.

Does the Open University system offer DL Masters courses?

Yes, they are called the ProEB – Professional Master Programs. Click here to learn more aqui 

Can I accumulate a Capes scholarship and an Open University tutoring scholarship?

Authorization for grantees of post-graduation scholarships to work as tutors must be signed by the Coordinators of the post-graduation program in which the candidate is enrolled, with due consent from the student´s supervisor (Joint Ordinance nº 02 (CAPES and CNPq) of July 22th, 2014. Authorizations not falling in the previous case are to be made by the coordinator´s project in which the grantee is participating. In any case, the Open University tutors must oblige to all requirements of each scholarship modality, including deadlines and other obligations.