UFMT suspends Journalism course due to delay in approving the new PPC

In a note, UFMT, through the Dean of Undergraduate Education (PROEG), informed that the PPC currently in force does not have an expiration date and that the process continues its institutional process, without prejudice to students, but did not provide a forecast for the completion of the process (read the full note at the end of the report).

According to the Journalism Board, the delay in approving the new project could affect the deadline for students to complete their degree. The strike was approved during an assembly held on September 8, with 46 votes in favor, four against and no abstentions, which brought together teachers and students.

The movement demands that the Dean of Undergraduate Education (PROEG) forward the new PPC for analysis and voting by the Teaching, Research and Extension Council (Consepe). The proposal needs to advance so that the new curriculum matrix can be implemented from 2027.

On the morning of this Wednesday (23), students and professors met in the lobby of the Faculty of Communication and Arts (FCA), on the Cuiabá campus, to discuss the topic, make posters and organize an event at the rectory's door to demand a meeting to discuss the topic. On that occasion, a collective document was also signed bringing together the points that need to be discussed.

During the period of interruption, the Journalism Board informed that students should not suffer any losses in relation to the contents of the subjects currently offered.

One of the points that still involves the project's progress is the provision of English and Spanish as mandatory subjects in the new curriculum matrix. According to information presented by the course, the Dean considers it necessary to include the components to adapt to the National Curricular Guidelines (DCNs) for Journalism.

The Journalism Board takes a position contrary to the obligation. Even so, in December 2025, the course approached the Language Institute (IL) to request the appointment of teachers who could meet the demand. According to the course, the request was not met due to lack of teacher availability.

PROEG then consulted the Language Institute again about the possibility of offering the subjects. The new consultation generated questions among teachers and students, who argue that the PPC be sent to Consepe to continue processing.

As part of the discussion, the Journalism course carried out a survey on the language offerings in 27 public higher education institutions, 26 federal and one state. According to the data presented by the course, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) is the only one of the institutions consulted that maintains English and Spanish as mandatory subjects in the Journalism degree.

At the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) and the São Paulo State University (Unesp) only English appears as mandatory. In the other institutions analyzed, languages ​​are offered in different formats, such as optional subjects, complementary activities or extension.

The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), through the Dean of Undergraduate Education (PROEG), informs that the proposal to restructure the Pedagogical Project of the Journalism Course (PPC) was processed in the competent bodies of the University, in accordance with the institutional flow foreseen for this type of process.

In February 2026, the Teaching, Research and Extension Council (Consepe) analyzed the proposal and determined that adjustments should be made before continuing its processing. The necessary measures are being taken by the responsible academic bodies.

PROEG also clarifies that the current PPC does not have an expiration date. In this way, its update does not imply the interruption of the course offering nor does it compromise, in itself, the completion of students who are in the curricular completion phase.

PROEG also considers the restructuring of the PPC to be relevant and necessary for updating academic training, in line with current regulatory frameworks and the transformations in the professional field of Journalism. The process therefore follows its institutional procedure, without harm to students.