Resolution 016283 of 19 June 2026 authorized the academic-character change of the Professional Technical Education Institute of Roldanillo into the University Institution of Roldanillo, UNINTEP. The institution serves more than 8,400 students across Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, and Quindío.
The Russian Government approved rules for continuing the pilot project that changes higher education levels. The rules apply to the 2026/27 through 2029/30 academic years.
The Government approved the lists of specialties, fields of study, qualifications, and research specialties used in the higher education level pilot. Admission under these lists begins with the 2026/27 admissions campaign.
Provisional Measure nº 1.370/2026 instituted the National Assessment of Medical Training, known as Enamed. The measure changed how Brazil assesses medical education and links results to medical training and professional pathways.
A regulation issued new detailed rules for data processed in the POL-on higher education and science information system. The regulation entered into force on 30 June 2026 and links POL-on data processes with electronic diploma repository functions.
A higher education regulation updated rules on doctoral diplomas, habilitation diplomas, and doctoral student identity cards. The amendments support electronic versions of doctoral credentials and add a mobile doctoral student ID template.
The Ministry of National Education granted the University of Amazonia institutional high-quality accreditation for six years, based on a favorable concept from the National Accreditation Council. The decision recognizes institutional quality conditions across teaching, research, and social outreach.
Decree 0617 of 2026 added rules to Decree 1075 of 2015 so eligible applicants can receive public financing for registration fees at state or official higher education institutions. The measure applies to undergraduate admissions and is tied to vulnerability criteria, budget availability, and an operating regulation.
Inep opened registration for the first stage of Revalida 2026/2. The exam process is used for revalidation of foreign medical diplomas in Brazil.
Lucerne’s Government Council adopted a message proposing a CHF 20 million cantonal contribution for the initial equipment of PH Luzern’s future Campus Horw. The proposal moves the request into the ordinary investment budget process after an earlier version was returned for revision.