Fuvest takes the test in Fortaleza for the first time this Sunday; 1,640 signed up

The University Foundation for the Entrance Examination (Fuvest) applies this Sunday (1st) the entrance exams for the University of São Paulo (USP). For the first time, the exam will be held in Fortaleza. 1,640 candidates signed up to take the test in the capital of Ceará.

The competition offers 8,147 places in undergraduate courses. In this edition, the capital of Ceará will be the only city outside the state of São Paulo to apply the tests. The decision generated praise on social media, but also criticism, mainly from people who claim that “Cearenses will steal the vacancies from São Paulo”.

According to Fuvest, in addition to residents of Ceará, candidates from 22 other states and the Federal District chose Fortaleza to take the tests.

The content of this first stage of the entrance exam covers the subjects of art, biology, physical education, philosophy, physics, geography, history, English, mathematics, Portuguese, chemistry and sociology.

Starting this year, the first phase of the test will feature new features: there will be 80 multiple-choice questions. Previously, this stage had 90 questions. The testing time, however, remains the same: five hours.

Fuvest 2027: 1,640 candidates signed up to take the USP entrance exam in Fortaleza. — Photo: Cecília Bastos/USP Imagens

Fuvest Calendar

November 1st – 1st phase test;

November 23rd - announcement of the squad and locations for the 2nd phase test;

December 6th and 7th – 2nd phase tests;

December 8th to 11th - Specific Skills tests;

January 26, 2027 - announcement of the first call for enrollment.

What is allowed on test day?

Students must arrive at the test location in advance and carrying an identification document, whether physical or digital. To carry out the test, the pen must be a ballpoint pen with a transparent body. The color can be blue or black.

Candidates can bring water, light food, mechanical pencil or pencil, eraser, sharpener, transparent ruler and medical items authorized in advance.

Prohibited items

Participants cannot come to the test site with watches, electronic equipment, other types of pens other than ballpoint pens, highlighters, pencils with multiplication tables, compasses, printed material for notes, concealer, ear protectors or headphones, hats and sunglasses.

Most popular courses

The medicine course, despite being the most sought after, had a drop of 14.4 candidates per place in relation to the 2026 entrance exam. This year, 76.3 candidates compete for a place on the course.

Next comes the psychology course on the São Paulo campus, with 50.9 candidates per place, psychology in Ribeirão Preto (37.5), international relations (34.8) and audiovisual (30.8).