UFPB to launch six new undergraduate courses in 2027

The Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) will expand its undergraduate offerings starting in 2027. As part of the Ministry of Education’s ‘Transformative Universities’ program, the institution has approved 15 new courses, with the first six set to launch initially offering 340 vacancies.

New programs include Psychology, Inclusive Special Education, and Nutrition at the Bananeiras campus. Other upcoming courses at the João Pessoa campus include Mobility and Future Fuels Engineering, Physics, and Quality Management. To support this expansion, the university plans to hire 72 faculty members through public examinations between 2026 and 2027.