Maria Auxiliadora University was created by Law No. 3,501 of the Nation / 08 in accordance with the provisions of Article 79 of the Constitution which textually states: "Universities are autonomous. Universities, both public and private, will be created by law. "Creation Project was approved by the Honorable Senate on 20 December 2007 and sanctioned by the Chamber of Deputies as of June 05, 2008. The Executive Branch has enacted the Nation No. 3,501 / 08 on 23 June 2008. On 16 July 2008 the University María Auxiliadora enabled the race Engineering in Computer Science pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of the Statute, Article 79 of the Constitution and Article 5 of Law No. 2,529 / 06 "partially amending Law No. 136/93" universities. " On 16 July 2008 the University María Auxiliadora enabled Degree Nursing career in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Statute, Article 79 of the Constitution and Article 5 of Law No. 2,529 / 06 " partially amending Act No. 136/93 "UNIVERSITY" Law. As of 05 September 2008 University Maria Auxiliadora enabled MEDICINE race in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the Statute, Article 79 of the Constitution and Article 5 of Law No. 2,529 / 06 "Amending partially No. 136/93 "UNIVERSITY" Law.