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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

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world rank  1038

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Founded in 1948, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Porto Alegre (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has a branch campus in Uruguaiana and Viamão. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUCRS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name (English) Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PUCRS
Founded 1948
Motto Ad Verum Ducit
Leading the truth
Colours Yellow and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Avenida Ipiranga 6681 - Partenon
Porto Alegre
90619-900 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Phone Number (51) 3320 3660
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Fax Number (51) 3320 3885
Other locations Uruguaiana and Viamão

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Recognition and Accreditation

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's academic range and degree level offering.



Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.



Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Admission Info


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul has more than 100 international students.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Office Admission Office

6681, Av. Ipiranga
Porto Alegre 90619-900
(51) 3320 3660


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Size and Profile


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Control Type Control Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Facilities


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Library


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Services


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)


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Social Media

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