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Undergraduate Programs

Psychology

APSY’s undergraduate program in Psychology prepares professionals for the challenges of contemporary mental health. The course combines theory, supervised practice, and the development of clinical skills right from the early years.

Your training integrates psychology, neuroscience, and evidence-based approaches. The goal is to prepare ethical, highly skilled psychologists ready to meet the demands of the 21st century.

Duration

5 Years

Location

Vila Olímpia, SP

Openings

Only 75 spots available

Rector's Address

Discover the perspective of those who lead APSY's academic programs.

Dr. Cristiano Nabuco

Psychologist, PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minho (Portugal), and Postdoctorate from the Department of Psychiatry at the Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo (HCFMUSP). He has over 40 years of experience in clinical practice, higher education, and research.

He founded a pioneering unit in Latin America dedicated to treating technology addiction, coordinating the development of psychotherapy intervention models at the Psychiatry Institute of HCFMUSP from 2004 to 2023.

He serves as the director of the Postgraduate Specialization in Technology Addiction and the Postgraduate Specialization in Cognitive Therapies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC/PR).

He served as a technical consultant for the Federal Government from 2019 to 2022 under the Ministry of Women, Family, and Human Rights within the Reconecte Program. He was also a technical consultant for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN) in Geneva for the "Digitization of Education" project (2022).

Between 2024 and 2025, he was part of the Working Group for the Secretariat of Digital Policies of the Social Communication Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, contributing to the development of the Guide for the Conscious Use of Screens and Digital Devices.

He is the author of 15 books published in Brazil and internationally, including a work published by Wiley (New York) and translated into eight languages. Throughout his career, he has contributed directly to the production of more than one thousand articles and features for mainstream media outlets.

Our Facult

Advanced training with world-leading figures in psychology and mental health.

What You Bring to Your
Clinical Practice

A program that integrates theory and practice from day one.

Deliver excellence in evidence-based psychological practice

Conduct psychological assessments with scientific rigor

Master primary contemporary therapeutic approaches

Integrate theory and practice from the very first semester

Develop core competencies for diverse mental health settings

General Information

Course Format

5 Years

(10 Semesters)

2027/1

February 2027

Vila Olímpia

São Paulo, SP

In-Person

Exclusively

75 Vagas

Available

R$ 6.700

Month

Why APSY

Program Highlights

Curriculum

5 years of comprehensive education with practical training from the very first semester.

1º semestre

Undergraduate Admissions

Discover the APSY Journey

An admissions process designed to get to know each applicant better: their background, motivations, potential, and way of expressing themselves.

STEP 1

PREP

Evaluation of each applicant beyond their academic performance.

  • Potential, Personality, and Background
  • Achievements and Motivations
  • Academic History and Introductory Video

STEP 2

Test Administration

Assessment of General Knowledge and Communication Skills

  • General and Subject-Specific Knowledge
  • Essay on Mental Health Topics
  • Analytical and Argumentative Skills

STEP 3

Interview

Conexão pessoal e alinhamento de expectativas.

  • 100% Online via Videoconference
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Alignment with APSY Values

Inaugural Class of 2027

Be part of the inaugural class of the Artmed School of Psychology

Register now to secure your spot at the college backed by Artmed — Brazil’s benchmark in mental health.

Dr. Jan Luiz Leonardi

Clinical Psychologist and Supervisor; Director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Psychology (InPBE)

A clinical psychologist, supervisor, and educator, he serves as director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Psychology (InPBE) and holds training in Applied Behavior Analysis and DBT. Holding a Master’s degree from PUC-SP and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of São Paulo (USP), he is dedicated to integrating psychological science with clinical practice and has held leadership positions in national scientific associations.

Dr. Ramiro Figueiredo Catelan

Psychologist, neuropsychologist, and psychotherapist; researcher at IPUB-UFRJ

Psychologist, neuropsychologist, and psychotherapist holding a PhD in Psychology from PUC-RS and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from IPUB-UFRJ. His work centers on evidence-based practice, integrating CBT, contextual behavioral therapies, and neuropsychology, with intensive training in DBT and a focus on complex clinical cases.

Dra. Débora C. Fava

Clinical psychologist and trainer; director of Instituto VilaELO

Clinical psychologist, professor, and trainer holding a Master’s degree in Human Cognition and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Unisinos, along with training from Palo Alto University. She is the director of Instituto VilaELO, focusing on Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and child behavior management, and is board-certified by the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies.

Dr. Vinícius Guimarães Dornelles

Clinical psychologist and trainer; partner and director at DBT Brasil

Clinical psychologist, professor, and trainer specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), holding a Master’s degree in Human Cognition from PUC-RS. He was the first native Portuguese-speaking therapist recognized as a DBT trainer by Behavioral Tech and the Linehan Institute. He is a partner and director at DBT Brasil and participated in the technical review of DBT materials in Brazil.

Dr. Leandro Malloy Diniz

Psychologist and Researcher; Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UFMG

A psychologist and researcher working at the intersection of neuropsychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), where he earned his Ph.D. in biochemical and molecular pharmacology. He integrates different levels of analysis of mental functioning and serves as president of the Brazilian Academy of Neuropsychology

Dr. André Luiz Moreno

Clinical Psychologist, Professor, and Supervisor in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A clinical psychologist, professor, and supervisor focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and science communication in mental health. He holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and earned his Ph.D. in Mental Health from the Ribeirão Preto Medical School at the University of São Paulo (USP)—integrating clinical practice, supervision, and teaching, with an emphasis on professional training and advancing access to reliable information on anxiety and emotional disorders.

Dr. Wilson Vieira Melo

Psychologist, professor, and researcher; former president of the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies

Psychologist, professor, and researcher holding a PhD from UFRGS and a Master’s degree from PUC-RS, with a research fellowship in the United States. His practice and research focus on cognitive and contextual therapies, with an emphasis on DBT and Process-Based Therapy. He is a former president of the Brazilian Federation of Cognitive Therapies, the author and editor of multiple books, and serves as a clinical supervisor and consultant.

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