# Brazilian universities expand professional programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-universities-expand-professional-programs > Updated: 2026-08-06T13:34:38.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In early August 2026 Brazilian higher‑education institutions announced a wave of new and resumed professional courses. On 1 August, Centro Universitário Uninorte restarted its physiotherapy program after a pandemic‑related pause, enrolling 28 students and preparing a new cohort, while the Federal University of Cariri secured Ministry of Education approval for ten undergraduate degrees, including physiotherapy, speech‑language pathology and occupational therapy slated for 2027. Five days later, on 6 August, Centro Universitário Unibalsas inaugurated its first Legal Practice class, emphasizing practical training for future lawyers, and Unilins launched a Dentistry program with a formal Aula Magna ceremony, highlighting innovative, human‑centred training and its expected benefit to regional health services. Together, these announcements illustrate a broader push by Brazilian universities to broaden curricula in health‑related and other professional fields to meet regional demand and enhance workforce readiness. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Brazilian Universities Launch New Law and Dentistry Programs Unibalsas inaugurated a law practice class and Unilins launched a dentistry course in Brazil, each hosting ceremonies with faculty, officials and guests to emphasize practical training and regional impact. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-launch-new-law-and-dentistry-programs ### 2026-08-01: Brazilian Universities Expand Health Professions Programs Uninorte reinstated its physiotherapy course in 2026, citing post‑pandemic growth, while UFCA secured approval for ten new undergraduate programs, including health‑related degrees, to start in 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-universities-expand-health-professions-programs --- Cite as: Brazilian universities expand professional programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-universities-expand-professional-programs