Fuvest 2026 First Phase Concludes with 9.17% Absenteeism; Official Answer Key Released

First Phase of Fuvest 2026 Concludes

The first phase of the Fuvest 2026 entrance examination, a crucial step for aspiring students seeking admission to the University of São Paulo (USP), was successfully held on November 23, 2025. The examination, known for its rigorous selection process in Brazil, saw the release of its official answer key shortly after the conclusion of the tests.

A total of 111,480 candidates were registered for this edition, including 98,520 competing for vacancies and 12,960 'treineiros' (students taking the exam for practice before completing high school). The reported absenteeism rate for this initial phase stood at 9.17%.

Exam Structure and Key Figures

The first phase consisted of 90 multiple-choice questions covering a broad range of subjects, including Portuguese language and literature, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, history, and English. These questions are designed to assess candidates' general knowledge and analytical skills. The Fuvest 2026 offers a total of 8,147 vacancies across various undergraduate courses at USP, one of Brazil's most prestigious educational institutions.

Significant Changes Introduced in 2026 Edition

This year's Fuvest examination incorporated several notable changes aimed at modernizing the assessment process. These include:

• A new program structure based on four major areas of knowledge: Linguagens, Matemática, Ciências da Natureza, and Ciências Humanas.
• The introduction of an alternative proposal for the redaction section, moving beyond the traditional dissertative-argumentative genre. Candidates now have the option to choose between two distinct textual genres.
• An increased emphasis on interdisciplinary questions, encouraging candidates to connect knowledge from different academic fields.
• A mandatory reading list composed exclusively of works by female authors.

Upcoming Phases and Results

Candidates who successfully pass the first phase will proceed to the second phase, scheduled for December 14 and 15, 2025. Following these stages, the first call for approved candidates is anticipated to be released on January 23, 2026. The Fuvest examination remains a highly competitive and significant event in the Brazilian academic calendar, determining access to a leading public university.