Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1116 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 51 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 30 of 198 | In Brazil |
| # 160 of 6,403 | For Philosophy |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
30,000
Religion
Christian
Languages
Portuguese
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or foreign equivalent and entrance examination (Vestibular) |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - June; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 30,000 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo.
| 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.
Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo.
Faculty : Economics, Administration, Accountancy and Acturial Studies
Accountancy
Actuarial Science
Administration
Economics
Faculty : Education
Pedagogy
Faculty : Exact Sciences and Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Production Engineering
Faculty : Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Processing
Management
Public Administration
Faculty : Law
Law
Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences
Medicine
Nursing
Faculty : Philosophy, Communication, Letters and Art
Advertising and Publicity
Art Criticism
Art History
Communication Studies
Journalism
Literature
Multimedia
Philosophy
Secretarial Studies
Faculty : Social Sciences
Geography
History
International Relations and Diplomacy
Social Sciences
Social Work
Tourism
Faculty : Theology
Theology
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 Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bacharelado
Accountancy
Actuarial Science
Administration
Advertising and Publicity
Art Criticism
Art History
Artificial Intelligence
Biomedical Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Dance
Data Processing
Design
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
History
International Relations and Diplomacy
Journalism
Law
Management
Mathematics
Medicine
Multimedia
Nursing
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Production Engineering
Psychology
Public Administration
Secretarial Studies
Social and Community Services
Social Sciences
Social Work
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Theology
Licenciatura
English
History
Pedagogy
Portuguese
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento
Accountancy
Administration
Applied Linguistics
Art Criticism
Artificial Intelligence
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Education
Educational Psychology
English
Gerontology
Health Administration
Health Sciences
Higher Education Teacher Training
History
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Museum Studies
Portuguese
Psychoanalysis
Psychology
Religion
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Sociology
Software Engineering
Theology
Mestrado
Accountancy
Administration
Applied Linguistics
Communication Studies
Curriculum
Economics
Education
Educational Psychology
Gerontology
Graphic Design
Health Education
History
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Literature
Mathematics Education
Medicine
Philosophy
Portuguese
Psychology
Religion
Social and Community Services
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Sociology
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Theology
Doutorado
Administration
Applied Linguistics
Clinical Psychology
Communication Studies
Curriculum
Economics
Education
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
History
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Linguistics
Literature
Mathematics Education
Philosophy
Portuguese
Psychology
Religion
Religious Studies
Social and Community Services
Social Sciences
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Teacher Training
Theology
Research profile
Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo is a world-class research university with 28,074 scientific papers published and 103,493 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Medicine, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
22,611
/ 71,204
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
19,475
/ 51,917
|
| Political Science |
9,402
/ 30,542
|
| Sociology |
6,194
/ 28,246
|
| Medicine |
5,157
/ 43,630
|
| Biology |
4,471
/ 38,269
|
| Law |
4,171
/ 19,344
|
| Environmental Science |
3,924
/ 24,047
|
| Psychology |
3,606
/ 26,989
|
| Computer Science |
3,382
/ 25,291
|
| Engineering |
2,701
/ 19,600
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,674
/ 13,361
|
| Physics |
2,603
/ 17,702
|
| History |
2,375
/ 9,725
|
| Linguistics |
2,209
/ 13,239
|
| Pathology |
1,958
/ 20,745
|
| Chemistry |
1,944
/ 21,845
|
| Art & Design |
1,918
/ 6,069
|
| Business |
1,840
/ 8,869
|
| Archaeology |
1,764
/ 8,792
|
| Geology |
1,664
/ 12,533
|
| Mathematics |
1,580
/ 12,782
|
| Economics |
1,514
/ 9,422
|
| Psychiatry |
1,511
/ 16,012
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,437
/ 10,279
|
| Genetics |
1,403
/ 14,362
|
| Surgery |
1,291
/ 12,491
|
| Paleontology |
1,264
/ 10,237
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,149
/ 8,044
|
| Biochemistry |
1,148
/ 13,737
|
| Education |
990
/ 4,987
|
| Ecology |
969
/ 8,409
|
| Statistics |
968
/ 9,464
|
| Social Psychology |
958
/ 6,568
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
954
/ 3,038
|
| Neuroscience |
932
/ 9,489
|
| Literature |
883
/ 2,385
|
| Radiology |
839
/ 7,865
|
| Fashion Design |
832
/ 2,531
|
| Development Studies |
792
/ 5,785
|
Annual publication & citation counts
50 Notable alumni
1. Rosely Roth
1959-1990 (aged 31)
LGBTQ rights activist
author
anthropologist
Rosely Roth is considered one of the pioneers in the history of the LGBT movement of Brazil (known in Portuguese as the Movimento Homosexual Brasileiro).
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2. Clèmerson Merlin Clève
1958-. (aged 68)
lawyer
writer
Clèmerson Merlin Clève is a Brazilian jurist, Law school professor, and lawyer.
3. Silvio Pereira
1961-. (aged 65)
sociologist
Silvio José Pereira is a sociologist and co-founder of the Brazilian Workers Party. Born in Osasco, São Paulo, he was a key figure in the mensalão scandal and resigned from his post of secretary general of the party on June 4, 2005.
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4. Eliane Caffé
1961-. (aged 65)
film director
screenwriter
Eliane Caffé is a Brazilian filmmaker. Born in São Paulo, Caffé got a Psychology degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo in 1985 and a master's degree from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 1992. Caffé directed some short films in the beginning of her career. Her first feature film, Kenoma, from 1997, was exhibited at the 55th Venice...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
PUCSPPontifical Catholic University of São PauloPontifÃcia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Founded
1946
Motto
Sapientia et Augebitur ScientiaWisdom and Science will be increased
Colors
blue, yellow, white
Academic calendar
February to December (February - June; August-December)
Address
Rua Monte Alegre 984 Perdizes São Paulo, São Paulo, 05014-901 Brazil
City Population
11,452,000
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