The Higher Education Census, conducted annually by Inep, is the most comprehensive research instrument in Brazil on higher education institutions (HEIs) that offer undergraduate courses and specific training sequences, in addition to their students and teachers. This collection aims to provide the academic community and society in general with detailed information about the situation and major trends in the sector. The Higher Education Census gathers information on higher education institutions, their undergraduate courses, whether in person or at a distance, sequential courses, vacancies offered, registrations, enrollments, entrants and graduates, and information on teachers in different forms of academic organization and administrative category. Data are collected by filling out questionnaires by Higher Education Institutions and by importing data from the e-MEC System. During the questionnaire filling period, institutional researchers (PIs) can, at any time, make necessary changes or additions to the data of their respective institutions. After this period, Inep verifies the consistency of the information collected. The Census system is then reopened for verification and validation of data by HEIs.