Fuvest announces changes to the 2nd phase of the USP Entrance Exam in 2028; find out more
Fuvest (University Foundation for the Entrance Exam) announced, this Tuesday (16), the changes that will occur in the 2027 entrance exam for admission to USP (University of São Paulo) in 2028.
Now, each course will be linked to one of the six new test types. In the 2nd phase, candidates will take a specific composite test
for ten questions (instead of the traditional 12).
The test will be structured based on the main areas of knowledge and will be divided into six modalities.
They are:
- Type 1: Mathematics and its Technologies;
- Type 2: Natural Sciences and its Technologies;
- Type 3: Applied Human and Social Sciences;
- Type 4: Mathematics and its Technologies and Natural Sciences and its Technologies;
- Type 5: Mathematics and its Technologies and Applied Human and Social Sciences;
- Type 6: Natural Sciences and its Technologies and Sciences Applied Humanities and Social Sciences.
According to Fuvest, the definition is important for candidates to prepare in advance for the new application according to their career choice. "This predictability also helps schools and courses better guide their students throughout their preparation," says Gustavo Monaco, executive director of Fuvest in a statement sent to CNN Brasil.
The 1st phase of the entrance exam should also undergo changes, which should take effect in this year's stage. The test will now include languages and their technologies (Portuguese language and literature, English language, art and physical education), allowing an interdisciplinary approach at this stage. There will be eight discursive questions, in addition to the essay.
The change in the 2nd phase will only be valid for the 2028 entrance exam. The 1st phase this year will be on November 1st and the 2nd, on December 6th and 7th.
See Fuvest's 2027 calendar below:
- Period for requesting an exemption or reduction in the registration fee: May 11 to July 10, 2026;
- Release of the Career and Course Guide: August 3, 2026;
- Release of the Journey Guide: August 10, 2026;
- Release of the Exam Guide: August 17, 2026;
- Registration period for the 2027 entrance exam and for requesting specific resources: August 17th to October 9th, 2026;
- Announcement of test locations for the 1st phase: October 21st, 2026; for the 2nd phase and test locations: November 23, 2026;
- 2nd phase: December 6 and 7, 2026;
- Specific skills tests (music, performing arts and visual arts) held: December 8 to 11, 2026;
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Source: CNN