The Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (Impa) has extended enrollments for its undergraduate program in mathematics for technology and innovation until noon on December 23. Up to 100 spots are available in Rio de Janeiro for 2026, prioritizing science olympiad medalists and Enem participants.
The Impa Tech selection process, an initiative of the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics, aims to fill up to 100 spots for the in-person bachelor's degree in mathematics for technology and innovation, with classes starting in 2026 at the Porto Maravalley campus in Rio de Janeiro's port area. Free online enrollments via the institute's website are open until noon on December 23, Brasília time.
Eligible applicants include those who have completed high school or are in their final year, provided they prove completion upon summons. Candidates must select one entry path: up to 80 spots for science olympiad medalists from events like OBMEP national level 3, OBM level 3, OBFEP levels B or C, and Brazilian olympiads in chemistry and informatics; or up to 20 via Enem, using scores from 2023, 2024, or 2025 editions, based on the highest math score.
The process features two stages. The first assesses academic performance by summing medal points or Enem math scores. The second, online and synchronous, evaluates skills like tenacity, collaboration, and communication through virtual interviews and group dynamics. The final score combines both phases.
Quota reservations apply within each path, for public high school attendees, self-declared Black, Brown, Indigenous, quilombola individuals, people with disabilities, and female candidates (cis or trans). The program receives support from the Ministry of Education (MEC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), and Rio de Janeiro City Hall, plus potential financial aid for selectees, contingent on government funding. The 2026 class will be the project's second, geared toward professional training in the tech market.