# Brazilian federal university expansions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-federal-university-expansions
> Updated: 2026-10-01T19:54:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Brazilian federal universities are implementing new academic and infrastructural initiatives. The Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) has approved its first in-person technologist degree programs, including Digital Games in Ituiutaba and Industrial Automation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence in Uberlândia, set to begin in early 2027.

Concurrently, the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) announced the establishment of Brazil’s first public university smart campus in Betim. This project intends to use artificial intelligence and sustainable energy solutions to enhance engineering education and campus accessibility.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: UFMG to launch Brazil’s first public university smart campus

UFMG announces the creation of Brazil’s first public university smart campus in Betim, focusing on sustainability and AI, alongside a new faculty recruitment process for dermatology.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufmg-to-launch-brazils-first-public-university-smart-campus

### 2026-09-28: Federal University of Uberlândia approves new technology courses

The Federal University of Uberlândia approved two new in-person technologist programs starting in 2027: Digital Games in Ituiutaba and Automation, Robotics, and AI in Uberlândia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-university-of-uberlndia-approves-new-technology-courses

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Cite as: Brazilian federal university expansions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-federal-university-expansions