Piauí Public Universities Offer 11,000 Sisu 2026 Seats

Public universities in the state of Piauí are preparing to offer over 11,000 vacancies for the 2026 edition of the Unified Selection System (Sisu). This year marks a significant change in the selection process, as candidates are permitted to use scores from the three most recent Enem examinations.

The participating institutions include the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), the State University of Piauí (Uespi), the Federal University of Delta do Parnaíba (UFDPar), and the Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI). These institutions are distributing vacancies across various campuses located in cities such as Teresina, Floriano, Picos, and Bom Jesus.

The Ministry of Education (MEC) released the specific vacancy numbers and selection rules on January 11. Applicants can now access the official Sisu website to search for courses, institutions, and specific requirements.

The allocation of vacancies varies across the four major public universities in the state, covering a wide range of courses and modalities.

UFPI: Over 5,000 Vacancies

The Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) is offering 5,374 vacancies for 90 graduation courses. These include presential, semi-presential, and distance learning (EaD) formats available across the campuses in Teresina, Floriano, Picos, and Bom Jesus.

The distribution is divided between:

• 2,541 vacancies for Broad Competition
• 2,833 vacancies for Affirmative Actions (Law No. 12.711/2012)

Uespi: 4,260 Vacancies

The State University of Piauí (Uespi) will provide 4,260 vacancies distributed among 105 presential courses. These courses are available in the following campuses: Teresina, Campo Maior, Corrente, Floriano, Parnaíba, Oeiras, Picos, Piripiri, São Raimundo Nonato, and Uruçuí.

Regarding the selection criteria, 50% of the vacancies are reserved for Broad Competition, while the remaining 50% are allocated to Affirmative Actions pursuant to Law No. 12.711/2012.

UFDPar: New Courses Included

The Federal University of Delta do Parnaíba (UFDPar) is offering 1,136 vacancies for entry in the semesters of 2026. These vacancies are distributed across 14 graduation courses, including new offerings in Artificial Intelligence and Music, with classes scheduled to begin in the second semester of 2026.

The breakdown for UFDPar is as follows:

• 459 vacancies for Broad Competition
• 605 vacancies complying with Law No. 12.711/2012
• 72 vacancies reserved through the university's Affirmative Actions Policy

The Affirmative Actions Policy specifically allocates 24 vacancies each for transgender individuals, candidates in forced displacement or international migrant situations, and female candidates who are graduates of the prison system.

IFPI: Focus on Teaching Licenses

The Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI) will offer 557 vacancies for higher education teaching license courses. These opportunities are distributed across 17 campuses in Piauí and cover areas such as Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Computing.

The selection process for Sisu 2026 follows a strict schedule set by the Ministry of Education. While vacancy consultation opened on January 11, the actual registration period is set to begin shortly.

Key dates for the process include:

1. Consultation: Available since Sunday, January 11, allowing candidates to review vacancy numbers and specific selection rules.
2. Registration: Begins on January 19 and ends at 23:59 on January 23.
3. Results: The regular selection results will be published on January 29.

Candidates can access the program's website to search for specific courses, institutions, or municipalities of interest. The system allows users to filter results based on their specific criteria.

The 2026 edition of Sisu represents a significant opportunity for students in Piauí seeking admission to public higher education. With over 11,000 vacancies available across four major institutions and the flexibility to use scores from three different Enem editions, the process aims to accommodate a broader range of applicants. Prospective students are advised to finalize their preparations before the registration window opens on January 19.