Psychology
- Start of Classes: March 2027
Psychology for Understanding people and transforming realities.
Mental health is no longer a marginal issue. It's present in companies, schools, overcrowded clinics, and public policies. Today's psychologist needs to master clinical listening, and data, neuroscience, evidence, and technology are all part of their repertoire.
It is a profession that demands solid technical preparation and the ability to work in very different contexts: from individual care to organizations, from childhood to old age.
Excellence in education that combines science, technology, and innovation!
EarlyPsych: Real-World Practice
Clinical supervision with psychologists who have graduated from their third semester onwards, before any other competitors.
Post-graduation supervision
For twelve months after graduation, you will have active clinical supervision from expert professors.
From the first to the last semester, you are in real contact with the profession. The practical workload evolves with your clinical maturity, reaching 320 hours in the final year.
An in-person degree program that trains psychologists based on evidence, not fads. Neuroscience, data science, and telepsychology are integrated into the program from the start.
IDP prepares you to be A highlight of the job market.
At IDP, your education opens doors in different areas:
Curriculum that makes the digital world work.
1st Semester
Introduction to Psychological Thought
Organizations, Societies and Cultures
Neuroscience and Psychology
Human Behavior I
Mindhub: Professional Performance
2st Semester
Human Behavior II
Company and Work
Methods of Studying Behavior
Behavioral Design and Social Psychology
Mindhub: Clinical Observation and Analysis
3st Semester
Professional ethics
Psychology of Consumption and Media
Theories and Personality Disorders
Psychopathology
Mindhub: Research Development
4st Semester
Techniques in Psychotherapy
Human development
Psychological Assessment
Management and Performance
Mindhub: Consumer Experience
5st Semester
Career Guidance
Data Science for Psychology
Psychological Care in Healthcare
Psychopharmacology
Mindhub: Psychological Assessment
6st Semester
Mental Health at Work
School Psychology and Inclusion
Neuropsychology
Mindhub: Clinical Processes
Mindhub: Organizational Processes
7st Semester
Entrepreneurship and Creativity
Communication & Science Outreach
Mindhub: Psychotherapy
Mindhub: Work Processes
Optional
8st Semester
Psychological Research and Intervention I (CBT I)
In-depth study of Technological and Social Processes
Mindhub: Specific Psychological Practice I
Optional
1st Semester
Introduction to Psychological Thought
Organizations, Societies and Cultures
Neuroscience and Psychology
Human Behavior I
Mindhub: Professional Performance
2st Semester
Human Behavior II
Company and Work
Methods of Studying Behavior
Behavioral Design and Social Psychology
Mindhub: Clinical Observation and Analysis
3st Semester
Professional ethics
Psychology of Consumption and Media
Theories and Personality Disorders
Psychopathology
Mindhub: Research Development
4st Semester
Techniques in Psychotherapy
Human development
Psychological Assessment
Management and Performance
Mindhub: Consumer Experience
5st Semester
Career Guidance
Data Science for Psychology
Psychological Care in Healthcare
Psychopharmacology
Mindhub: Psychological Assessment
6st Semester
Mental Health at Work
School Psychology and Inclusion
Neuropsychology
Mindhub: Clinical Processes
Mindhub: Organizational Processes
7st Semester
Entrepreneurship and Creativity
Communication & Science Outreach
Mindhub: Psychotherapy
Mindhub: Work Processes
Optional
8st Semester
Psychological Research and Intervention I (CBT I)
In-depth study of Technological and Social Processes
Mindhub: Specific Psychological Practice I
Optional
9st Semester
Psychological Research and Intervention II (CBT II)
In-depth study of Organizational Processes
In-depth study of Clinical Processes
Mindhub: Specific Practice II
10st Semester
Psychological Research and Intervention III (CBT III)
Mindhub: Specific Psychological Practice III (320h)
IDP Psychology Clinic: The practice that the market already demands.
At IDP, clinical practice, organizations, neuroscience, and technology are not separate modules; they are intertwined in your training semester by semester. While most institutions concentrate practical experience at the end of the degree program, here you begin listening, evaluating, and intervening early on. With EarlyPsych, the IDP Clinic, and ongoing supervision after graduation, you will graduate with a well-established professional identity, a solid scientific repertoire, and the confidence of someone who has already experienced the profession before receiving their diploma.
Discover the campus that will help you To provide unique opportunities!
A dynamic and connected environment that brings together technology, modernity, and experiences that inspire the future.
Monthly payment
IDP has a social scholarship program for all undergraduate courses. Discounts can range from 25% to 40% depending on performance in the selection process and family income. for students who need financial assistance to pursue higher education.
In addition, IDP admits candidates from the following programs:
- ProUni
- NASTY
At IDP, higher education is a journey of transformative experiences. Extracurricular projects are designed to train professionals prepared for the future, capable of innovating, leading, and positively impacting society.
This is achieved through five pillars: direct contact with the market, international experience, simulations and competitions, connection with the community, and the development of research and innovation.
At IDP, higher education is a journey of transformative experiences. Extracurricular projects are designed to train professionals prepared for the future, capable of innovating, leading, and positively impacting society.
This is achieved through five pillars: direct contact with the market, international experience, simulations and competitions, connection with the community, and the development of research and innovation.
The Journey That Will To shape your professional future.
Awakening. Deciphering. Building. Transforming: Four milestones that shape a psychologist. From the first glance to professional authorship.
Awakening's objective
The first year is an invitation to look at human beings with new eyes—to understand how the brain thinks, how culture shapes behavior, how people organize themselves into groups and institutions. The student develops the scientific perspective that will underpin all their practice.
Skills
- Fundamentals of neuroscience and human behavior
- How cultures and organizations shape people.
- First contacts with professional practice.
Projects
MindHub: Professional Performance
Your first contact with psychological practice happens sooner than you might imagine. MindHub is the practical hub of the Psychology degree at IDP, and in the very first semester, students experience external activities and institutional visits that broaden their perspective on the social role of the psychologist. It's where theory begins to take shape in the real world.
MindHub: Clinical Observation and Analysis
In the second semester, MindHub deepens the clinical perspective. Students develop the ability to observe, record, and analyze behaviors in real-world contexts, connecting the content of Human Behavior, Behavioral Design, and Social Psychology to the practice of psychology students.
Sprint IDP
Have you ever imagined solving strategic challenges for companies like Google, Meta, Coca-Cola, and BTG Pactual while still in college? The IDP Sprint is a 10-week program where students from various fields, including technology, work in teams to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems brought to them by large companies.
IDP Social
IDP Social is an extension project of IDP, which aims to connect undergraduate students to the reality of Non-Profit Organizations (NGOs), generating positive social impact through innovation and the development of new solutions.
Curriculum
1st and 2nd Semester
Introduction to Psychological Thought · Organizations, Societies, and Cultures · Neuroscience and Psychology · Human Behavior I · Mindhub: Professional Practice · Human Behavior II · Business and Work · Methods of Studying Behavior · Behavioral Design and Social Psychology · Mindhub: Observation and Clinical Analysis
Objective of Deciphering
The student learns to question what they see and to develop the most precious tool of the profession: ethical listening. Disorders, personality, and psychological assessment broaden the understanding of the human being. Supervised clinical practice begins, placing the student in real contact with the...
Take care from an early age.
Skills
- Fundamentals of neuroscience and human behavior
- How cultures and organizations shape people.
- First contacts with professional practice.
Projects
MindHub: Research Development
Rigorous psychology begins with good questions. In the third semester, MindHub guides students in building applied research projects, integrating professional ethics, psychopathology, and personality theories into investigations with real-world impact. An introduction to the production of scientific knowledge within the undergraduate program itself.
MindHub: Consumer Experience
Human behavior, consumption, and media intersect in the fourth semester of MindHub. Students explore how psychology applies to the world of brands, digital experiences, and consumer decisions—one of the most dynamic and in-demand areas for contemporary psychologists.
Exchange IDP
Study Psychology at a prestigious international university and take your education to the next level. The IDP Exchange program offers partnerships with over 18 universities in countries such as Portugal, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United States, and others. Beyond learning in another language and cultural context, you'll build an international network and broaden your perspective on different approaches.
EarlyPsych — real clinical supervision
A practical immersion into the world of psychology supervision from the first semesters of undergraduate studies. In EarlyPsych, students observe supervision groups led by professional psychologists partnered with IDP and then discuss their experiences with experienced mentor professors. A project that anticipates contact with real clinical practice.
Curriculum
3th, 4th and 5th Semesters
Professional Ethics · Psychology of Consumption and Media · Theories and Disorders of Personality · Psychopathology · Mindhub: Research Development · Techniques in Psychotherapy · Human Development · Psychological Assessment · Management and Performance · Mindhub: Consumer Experience · Career Guidance · Data Science for Psychology · Psychological Care in Health · Psychopharmacology · Mindhub: Psychological Assessment
Objective of Building
The student takes ownership of the psychologist's role and builds their autonomy in practice. By discovering the different fields of work—health, school, work, organizations—they begin to recognize where their presence makes a difference. Data and neuroscience broaden their clinical perspective. The student develops their voice as a communicator and cultivates an innovative approach to creating opportunities in psychology, consolidating their professional identity.
Skills
- Fundamentals of neuroscience and human behavior
- How cultures and organizations shape people.
- First contacts with professional practice.
Projects
MindHub: Psychological Assessment
Assessment is much more than just administering tests. In the fifth semester, MindHub delves into the fundamentals and practices of psychological assessment, integrating Data Science for Psychology, Psychopharmacology, and Psychological Care in Healthcare to train professionals capable of assessing with rigor, sensitivity, and ethics.
MindHub: Clinical and Organizational Processes
The sixth semester marks the bifurcation: clinical and organizational psychology as two worlds that psychologists need to understand. This semester's MindHub integrates Mental Health in the Workplace, School Psychology, and Neuropsychology into practical experiences that prepare students to work in both contexts with competence and awareness.
IDP Incubator
The IDP Incubator is the ideal environment to structure, validate, and scale your business. With mentorship from experienced experts, strategic networking, and access to resources from the innovation ecosystem, students progress through the ideation, acceleration, and succession phases according to the project's maturity.
Curricular matrix
6th and 7th Semesters
Mental Health at Work · School Psychology and Inclusion · Neuropsychology · Mindhub: Clinical Processes · Mindhub: Organizational Processes · Entrepreneurship and Creativity · Communication and Scientific Dissemination · Mindhub: Psychotherapy · Mindhub: Work Processes · Elective
Objective of Transforming
Practice becomes almost integral, and each experience is lived with the weight of someone who has already built their own perspective. It is the moment of authorship—of acting intentionally, of producing knowledge, and of recognizing oneself as an agent of change. Graduating from IDP means having clarity about who you are as a psychologist and the courage to transform the contexts in which you work.
Skills
- Fundamentals of neuroscience and human behavior
- How cultures and organizations shape people.
- First contacts with professional practice.
Projects
MindHub: Specific Psychological Practice (I, II and III)
In the final years of undergraduate studies, MindHub evolves into full-fledged practical experience. In three progressive phases, students develop supervised clinical practice, intervention research, and specializations in technological, social, clinical, and organizational processes. It is the consolidation of everything that has been learned, through direct contact with real people, real situations, and real responsibilities.
IDP Mentoring
In the final year, every decision matters. IDP Mentorship connects graduating students in Software Engineering and Computer Science with professors and experienced professionals in the field, who offer personalized strategic guidance on career, job market, and transition to the professional world. It's the right support to take the next steps with confidence and clarity.
Neuroscience with Virtual Reality
A unique immersive learning experience. IDP uses virtual reality glasses to simulate cognitive processes and explore brain function in areas such as attention, perception, and emotion. This technology places psychology students inside the phenomena they study, transforming neuroscience into an experience that is felt, not just read about.
Ongoing Supervision
Support that goes beyond graduation. The IDP's Ongoing Supervision program offers security and support in the transition to independent professional practice: alumni can continue under supervision at the institution to discuss clinical cases and refine techniques after graduation. An initiative that demonstrates the IDP's commitment to the long-term development of its psychologists.
Curriculum
8th, 9th and 10th Semesters
Psychological Research and Intervention I (TCC I) · In-depth Study of Technological and Social Processes · Mindhub: Specific Psychological Practice I · Elective · Psychological Research and Intervention II (TCC II) · In-depth Study of Organizational Processes · In-depth Study of Clinical Processes · Mindhub: Specific Practice II · Psychological Research and Intervention III (TCC III) · Mindhub: Specific Psychological Practice III (320h)
A career With global reach!
The world as your classroom! In Brazil and around the world, we prepare you for a global future, guiding you towards the best international universities and, of course, providing personalized support from IDP every step of the way.
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The world is yours. Next campus!
IDP's international programs offer more than just academic experiences—they provide opportunities that broaden horizons and strengthen career paths.
Backed by global partnerships and personalized support from IDP at every stage, each student experiences a transformative immersion that connects knowledge, culture, and opportunities on a global scale.
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Discover the programs of internationalization
Create lasting bonds with teachers, students and experts from different countries. A global network capable of opening doors to academic partnerships, business and unique professional opportunities.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
International immersion enhances not only language proficiency, but also technical vocabulary and the ability to work confidently in multicultural and professional contexts.
Discover the programs of internationalization
Study for a semester at one of the The world's most renowned institutions through IDP Exchange!
There are over 30 partner universities that offer more than 100 exchange program spots for IDP students every year.
Research Groups: The pursuit of knowledge is what drives innovation and transforms society.
At IDP, we encourage students to explore new frontiers of knowledge through academic research, scientific production, and the exchange of ideas that contribute to the advancement of different areas of knowledge.
With programs that encourage scientific initiation and development.
Through applied research, students have the opportunity to deepen their studies, publish articles, participate in academic events, and collaborate with renowned professors and experts.
This experience strengthens critical thinking, broadens academic knowledge, and prepares students for more complex challenges, whether in their professional careers or academic journeys.
More than just an intellectual exercise, study and research at IDP are tools for generating impact and transforming realities.
Here, students are encouraged to question, investigate, and propose solutions, building knowledge that goes beyond textbooks and connects directly with real-world challenges.
PROIC
cientific initiation Program
PROIC is IDP's scientific initiation program that offers exclusive support to students interested in transforming their ideas into research, together with renowned professors. And, to top it off, the student receives a monthly stipend to develop their project.
The PROIC program annually selects students to develop individual research projects, granting a monthly financial aid of R$ 600,00 for up to 7 months. Students work under the supervision of specialized professors, participate in workshops, and receive training in research techniques and academic writing. The program's call for applications is published annually, usually in March and April, and offers a unique opportunity for students committed to academic advancement.
Participating in PROIC means enhancing skills such as critical thinking, project management, and academic communication. You will have access to tools that will help you excel in master's programs, competitions, and your professional career. This is an opportunity to build a solid foundation as a researcher.
PAPIN
Program to Support Scientific Initiation and Research
Transform your ideas into articles and present them at major national or international academic events! PAPIN is the program that connects you to the academic world, offering support and financial assistance to develop your potential as a researcher.
Participants are mentored by professors and have access to resources that enable them to present their work at highly relevant academic events. The program is structured to encourage high-quality scientific production and promote the integration of students into the national and international academic community.
Students are selected through biannual calls for applications, launched in April and August, and widely publicized throughout the academic community.
PAGRUP
Program to Support the Development of Research Groups
Would you like to participate in innovative research and also receive support to present your work at national and international events?
PAGRUP is a program that encourages the creation and development of Research Groups, offering funding and strategic support so that professors and students can reach new levels in academic production.
PAGRUP offers support to Research Groups led by IDP professors, funding academic projects and encouraging participation in scientific events in Brazil and abroad. Calls for proposals are open twice a year, in April and August, guaranteeing regular opportunities for new projects to be submitted. With an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, PAGRUP is the ideal space to explore new ideas and transform knowledge into impact.
Coordination from the Psychology Course
Laura Andrade
Psychologist (2015), Master's (2018) and PhD (2022) in Social, Work, and Organizational Psychology from the University of Brasília. She is a professor of Psychology at the University Center of the Federal District (UDF), and a researcher at the Transcultural Psychology Laboratory of the University of Brasília (LPT/UnB) and the Research Center for Evaluation and Social Technologies (Cepats/IP/UnB).
Faculty composed based on references from Psychology.
The faculty of the undergraduate Psychology program at IDP is composed of professionals with solid academic backgrounds and relevant experience in the market and in research.
By combining theory and practice, teachers bring real-world experiences in technology, innovation, and solution development into the classroom.
Networking with leading professionals and companies in the sector.
Professors trained at leading institutions such as USP, UnB, Oxford, Virginia Tech, and the University of Canterbury.
Masters and PhDs with practical experience in clinics, courts, companies, and social projects.
Meet some of the Featured professors of the course!
Norberto Mazai
Elysio Soares Santos Junior
Raiane Nunes Nogueira
Norberto Mazai
Elysio Soares Santos Junior
Raiane Nunes Nogueira
More than just a test, it's a two-stage journey that takes your knowledge in a comprehensive and applied way.
- The IDP Pass will be on the day December 06th
- Registration until November 27
Step 1: Case
Present a solution to a real-world company problem. This challenge relates to your future field of work, and you will need to present your proposal in written form.
Stage 2: Group Challenge
In this stage, you will connect with candidates from various courses to participate in group activities. You will apply skills in adaptability, teamwork, self-management, creativity, innovation, and engagement.
If you are unable to participate in the IDP Pass due to date availability, IDP offers other ways to enroll in undergraduate programs.
ENEM
Use your ENEM score to enroll in IDP's undergraduate programs. An accessible selection process that values your performance and opens doors to an excellent education.
IB (International Baccalaureate)
Use your International Baccalaureate diploma to begin your undergraduate studies at IDP. We recognize your global academic background and offer a direct transition to the university environment.
Second Degree
Do you have a higher education degree and want to expand your professional opportunities? Enroll in a new course at IDP and gain skills that make a difference in the job market.
Transfer
Are you already pursuing a degree at another institution? Transfer to IDP and elevate your education by taking advantage of previously completed courses in a leading academic environment.
