Presbyterian Mackenzie University of Brasília Expands Its Reach in the Federal District with the Launch of a Psychology Undergraduate Program, Approved with the Highest Rating by the Ministry of Education.
The higher‑education landscape in the federal capital gains a significant boost with the announcement from Presbyterian Mackenzie University of Brasília (FPMB).
The institution confirmed the addition of a new on‑campus undergraduate program to its academic schedule starting in the first semester of 2027.
The Bachelor’s degree in Psychology enters the market backed by the highest evaluation from the Ministry of Education (MEC), earning a rating of 5 in the authorization process.
Classes will be held at the South Wing campus, with morning and evening shifts available.
The training path will last five years and total 4,000 hours of instruction.
Expansion and Community Impact
The launch of the new course responds to a mapping of regional demands and aligns with the educational group’s growth goals in the Federal District.
According to the academic leadership, headed by director Josimar Santos Rosa, the initiative strengthens the institution’s presence in the country’s capital by offering new services to the population.
The director stated:
“The launch meets a demand identified by the local community and integrates the institution’s expansion plan in the federal capital.”
Methodology and Social Service
The pedagogical proposal adopts Project‑Based Learning, integrating practical experiences and specialized laboratories from the early stages of the degree.
One of the project’s pillars is the creation of the Psychology School‑Service (SEP), a structure that will provide free psychological care to residents of the DF and the surrounding Entorno region.
The space will serve as a field for supervised internships, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge for the benefit of the external community.
Academic Tracks and Admission Paths
Throughout the program, students can direct their studies by choosing between two professional emphases: Clinical Processes or People Management and Development.
For the inaugural cohort scheduled for 2027, the admissions process will offer spots through a dedicated entrance exam, Enem score transfer, external transfer, and holders of a bachelor’s degree.
With this new offering, Mackenzie expands its portfolio in the Federal District, adding Psychology to the traditional courses already available at the campus, such as Law, Business Administration, and Accounting Sciences.