The National Agency for Evaluation and Accreditation of Higher Education (ANEAES) released a supplementary report on the training of psychologists in Paraguay, based on the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) Degree Registry from 2023 to May 2026. The document shows that of the 118 Psychology programs authorized in the country, only 23 have current accreditation — a rate of 19.5%.
Despite this low percentage, diploma issuance data reveals a concentration in certified programs: of the 4,129 undergraduate degrees registered in the period, 2,446 (59.2%) were issued by accredited programs. Meanwhile, 1,683 professionals (40.8%) graduated from programs without agency quality certification.
The report highlights that the 23 accredited programs, although representing less than one-fifth of total offerings, concentrate the largest production of professionals due to high enrollment. This phenomenon is driven mainly by the National University of Asunción (UNA), which issued about 800 degrees, and by large private universities located in the Asunción–Central Department axis.
On the other hand, the unaccredited sector presents a critical point: multicampus education models — programs with multiple locations — account for 70% of degrees issued without certification, led by institutions with broad territorial coverage.
As a step to reduce this gap, ANEAES mentioned the progressive incorporation of new institutions into the quality assurance system through the 2025 and 2026 Calls. These new evaluation processes are expected to expand coverage and update controls over Psychology programs in the medium term.
Authorities conclude that ensuring the suitability of graduates has a direct impact on social protection and the functioning of the national health system.