Frequently asked questions

In Academic Alliance with Galileo University, we offer accreditation at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

Our programs are endorsed in accordance with CEPS (Council of Private Higher Education). Upon completing your studies you receive a bachelor's or master's degree issued by Galileo University.

Our Institute forms the Faculty of Psychology of Galileo University.

We accept equivalencies for approved courses from any university in Guatemala or abroad, at the bachelor's or master's level, up to 50% of the program. Restrictions apply to academic honors and distinctions.

Complete the ICF enrollment paperwork; submit the original certificate of approved courses; submit a copy of each course syllabus (signed and sealed by the university); and pay the equivalency fee.

Q110 per Academic Credit (CA) + Q300 for processing. Courses average 3 credits; some practical courses are 4 or 5. Fees are subject to update.

We do not have a scholarship program. However, we offer flexible enrollment payment: installments of 3 or 5 payments through March of the academic year. The first monthly fee may also be paid by January 31.

Galileo University employees may apply for the discount or student-credit program through direct employment referral. Restrictions apply; the process depends on Galileo University and requires a special authorization letter.

No. Only a psychological profile of the student is completed after enrollment.

Enrollment has 2 steps: 1) complete the online enrollment form and 2) submit the paperwork at our ICF Campus. On the online form you can upload proof of the first payment and a portrait photo for the physical file.

An authenticated photocopy of the high school diploma, an authenticated photocopy of DPI or passport, and 2 recent passport-size photographs.

An authenticated photocopy of the bachelor's degree (you may enroll with completed coursework), an authenticated photocopy of DPI or passport, and 2 recent passport-size photographs.

The maximum period is 1 year.

Students complete 160 hours of clinical practice per year (about 4 hours per week). In bachelor's programs it begins in the fourth year; in master's programs it runs throughout, starting in February.

We assign the Practice Center based on the availability form completed by the student. The schedule depends on the assigned center; we have weekday and weekend centers, mornings and afternoons.

No. The practice represents the student's participation in the ICF's social commitment and work with its partner institutions.

No, since the study program includes prerequisite courses.

Yes, as long as the person has the interest, prior knowledge, and/or equivalencies for the previous semester's subjects. Missing courses are taken in the next available cycle, with equivalent courses available across schedules (Saturday or Wednesday). Special cases require authorization from the Directorate.

The minimum passing grade is 61 points, but we require a general average of 70 to meet the academic-excellence graduate profile.

A recovery exam is available if a course is failed, provided the student has the minimum coursework score. It is scheduled before the next cycle begins and covers the entire cycle's content. If failed again, the course must be retaken.

The final evaluation costs Q300 and registration for the recovery exam costs Q50.

When force majeure prevents a student from taking an exam, they may request authorization to take it in an extraordinary period by submitting a written request, preferably in advance.

The Academic Average (PA) is weighted by each course's academic credits. The Semester Average (PS) is the weighted average of one semester's load. The Cumulative General Average (PGA) is the weighted average of all approved courses to date.

Once coursework is complete, students have 3 options: approval of a thesis and the Private General Exam; taking the Private General Exam and substituting the thesis with ICF postgraduate studies; or substituting both with ICF master's-level studies.

No thesis or private exam is required. All coursework must be approved; students complete a monographic research project as part of the "Monographic Seminar" course.