Catholic University of Pernambuco: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3159 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 224 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 79 of 198 | In Brazil |
| # 854 of 962 | For Cinematography |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
39%
Enrollment
20,000
Religion
Christian
Languages
Portuguese
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - June; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 20,000 |
We've calculated the 39% acceptance rate for Catholic University of Pernambuco based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Catholic University of Pernambuco.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Catholic University of Pernambuco faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Catholic University of Pernambuco.
School : Communication
Advertising and Publicity
Journalism
Photography
Software Engineering
School : Education and Humanities
Biological and Life Sciences
Chemistry
English
History
Mathematics
Pedagogy
Philosophy
Physics
Portuguese
Social and Community Services
Spanish
Theology
School : Health and Life Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Health Administration
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Speech Therapy and Audiology
School : ICAM TECH
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Environmental Engineering
Production Engineering
Town Planning
School : Juridical Sciences
Law
School : Management, Economics and Politics
Accountancy
Administration
Economics
Political Sciences
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Catholic University of Pernambuco.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Bacharelado
Accountancy
Advertising and Publicity
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Economics
Environmental Engineering
Journalism
Law
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Psychology
Social and Community Services
Software Engineering
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Town Planning
Licenciatura
Arts and Humanities
Biological and Life Sciences
Chemistry
English
Foreign Languages Education
History
Humanities and Social Science Education
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Native Language Education
Philosophy
Portuguese
Science Education
Spanish
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento
Bible
Business Administration
Cinema and Television
Design
Educational Psychology
Engineering
Engineering Management
Foreign Languages Education
History
Human Rights
Labour Law
Photography
Physical Therapy
Political Sciences
Portuguese
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Social Policy
Mestrado
Civil Engineering
Environmental Studies
History
Law
Linguistics
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Theology
Doutorado
Clinical Psychology
Law
Linguistics
Religious Studies
Research profile
Catholic University of Pernambuco has published 4,163 scientific papers with 23,791 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Jarbas Vasconcelos
1942-. (aged 84)
politician
Jarbas Vasconcelos is a Brazilian politician and lawyer. He represented Pernambuco in the Federal Senate from 2007 to 2015 and for a second term from 2019 to September 2023, when he officially resigned from office and retired from politics. Previously, he was governor of Pernambuco from 1999 to 2006. He is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party.
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2. Priscila Krause
1978-. (aged 48)
council member
politician
journalist
Priscila Krause Branco is a Brazilian journalist and politician affiliated with Cidadania. She is the current vice-governor of Pernambuco, having previously been a state deputy and city councilor of Recife. She is the daughter of Gustavo Krause, also a politician, former governor of Pernambuco and former mayor of Recife.
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3. Maximiano Campos
1941-1998 (aged 57)
poet
writer
journalist
Maximiano Accioly Campos was a Brazilian poet, writer, and journalist who was a member of the Generation 65 Movement. He was the father of former governor of Pernambuco and government minister Eduardo Campos.
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4. Sérgio Guerra
1947-2014 (aged 67)
politician
economist
Severino Sérgio Estelita Guerra was a Brazilian economist and politician. His last political positions in public life were as the national president of the PSDB. He served as deputy senator for Pernambuco.
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UNICAPUniversidade Católica de Pernambuco
Founded
1951
Motto
Veritati et vitaeTruth and Life
Colors
grey, white
Academic calendar
February to December (February - June; August-December)
Address
Rua do Principe, 526 Boa Vista Recife, Pernambuco, 50050-900 Brazil
City Population
1,489,000
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