Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 783 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 32 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 19 of 198 | In Brazil |
| # 100 of 962 | For Cinematography |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
11%
Enrollment
15,000
Religion
Christian
Languages
Portuguese
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 11% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or foreign equivalent and competitive entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 15,000 |
We've calculated the 11% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul 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 Rio Grande do Sul.
| 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 Rio Grande do Sul faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul.
Faculty : Bioscience
Biology
Cell Biology
Genetics
Molecular Biology
Zoology
Faculty : Chemistry
Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Faculty : Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Faculty : Mathematics
Mathematics
Faculty : Nursing, Nutrition and Physiotherapy
Nursing
Nutrition
Physical Therapy
Faculty : Physical Education and Sports
Physical Education
Sports
Faculty : Physics
Physics
Faculty : Social Communications
Communication Studies
Institute : Brain
Neurology
Institute : Cultural Studies
Hispanic American Studies
Japanese
Music
Institute : Environment
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Institute : Geriatrics and Gerontology
Gerontology
Institute : Petroleum and Natural Resources
Mineralogy
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
School : Business Administration
Accountancy
Business Administration
Economics
Hotel Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Tourism
School : Communication, Art and Design
Architecture
Design
Landscape Architecture
Town Planning
School : Engineering
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronics and Automation
Mechanical Engineering
Technology
School : Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Geography
History
Linguistics
Literature
Nursing
Pedagogy
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Sciences
Theology
School : Law
Law
School : Life and Health Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Cooking and Catering
Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Toxicology
School : Medicine
Medicine
Programs and Degrees
Bacharelado
Accountancy
Advertising and Publicity
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Arts and Humanities
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Dentistry
Economics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronics and Automation
Energy Engineering
Engineering
Geography
Geophysics
History
Industrial Chemistry
Information Technology
Journalism
Law
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medicine
Pedagogy
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Public Relations
Social Sciences
Social Work
Software Engineering
Systems Analysis
Tourism
Town Planning
Urban Studies
Veterinary Science
Licenciatura
Arts and Humanities
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Mathematics
Pedagogy
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Social Studies
Theology
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Cooking and Catering
Criminal Law
Criminology
Data Processing
Dentistry
Design
Education
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Gerontology
Heating and Refrigeration
History
Human Rights
Labour Law
Law
Literacy Education
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Neurosciences
Nursing
Philosophy
Psychology
Safety Engineering
Sociology
Special Education
Statistics
Mestrado
Business Administration
Cell Biology
Computer Science
Criminology
Dentistry
Ecology
Education
Electrical Engineering
English
Environmental Management
Gerontology
Health Sciences
History
Law
Linguistics
Mass Communication
Materials Engineering
Mathematics Education
Medicine
Modern Languages
Molecular Biology
Paediatrics
Philosophy
Psychology
Social and Community Services
Social Sciences
Social Work
Surgery
Theology
Zoology
Doutorado
Cell Biology
Computer Science
Criminal Law
Criminology
Dentistry
Education
Gerontology
Health Sciences
History
Law
Linguistics
Mass Communication
Materials Engineering
Medicine
Modern Languages
Molecular Biology
Paediatrics
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Sciences
Stomatology
Theology
Zoology
Research profile
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is a world-class research university with 32,059 scientific papers published and 398,138 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
20,049
/ 169,635
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
15,108
/ 77,051
|
| Biology |
12,373
/ 294,513
|
| Medicine |
11,841
/ 261,633
|
| Computer Science |
8,485
/ 160,133
|
| Environmental Science |
7,824
/ 133,042
|
| Political Science |
7,548
/ 60,065
|
| Chemistry |
6,801
/ 163,751
|
| Psychology |
6,796
/ 131,552
|
| Engineering |
6,611
/ 107,775
|
| Sociology |
5,833
/ 70,738
|
| Genetics |
5,337
/ 168,065
|
| Physics |
5,324
/ 86,674
|
| Pathology |
4,891
/ 118,035
|
| Biochemistry |
4,701
/ 129,449
|
| Law |
4,646
/ 54,659
|
| Geography and Cartography |
4,063
/ 53,808
|
| Geology |
4,050
/ 80,126
|
| Psychiatry |
3,990
/ 92,492
|
| Mathematics |
3,846
/ 68,596
|
| Paleontology |
3,321
/ 69,845
|
| Ecology |
3,289
/ 68,136
|
| Surgery |
3,182
/ 83,611
|
| Business |
3,137
/ 42,252
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
3,013
/ 42,519
|
| Neuroscience |
2,946
/ 72,249
|
| Statistics |
2,916
/ 54,927
|
| History |
2,901
/ 31,707
|
| Organic chemistry |
2,618
/ 62,737
|
| Linguistics |
2,585
/ 29,743
|
| Archaeology |
2,428
/ 30,707
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
2,418
/ 28,531
|
| Immunology |
2,168
/ 82,125
|
| Materials Science |
2,126
/ 38,324
|
| Art & Design |
2,086
/ 14,465
|
| Botany |
1,762
/ 38,801
|
| Radiology |
1,729
/ 27,944
|
| Economics |
1,725
/ 20,246
|
| Public Health |
1,683
/ 47,078
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
1,570
/ 35,015
|
Annual publication & citation counts
40 Notable alumni
1. Ana Lucia Araujo
1971-. (aged 55)
historian
writer
Ana Lucia Araujo is an American historian, art historian, author, and professor of history at Howard University. She is a member of the International Scientific Committee of the UNESCO Slave Route Project. Her scholarship focuses on the transnational history, public memory, visual culture, and heritage of slavery and the Atlantic slave trade.
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2. Paulo de Tarso Vieira Sanseverino
1959-2023 (aged 64)
jurist
judge
Paulo de Tarso Sanseverino was a Brazilian jurist, magistrate, and academic. He served as a Minister (Justice) of the Superior Court of Justice of Brazil, the highest appellate court in Brazil for non-constitutional questions of federal law, from his appointment by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2010 until his death in office in April 2023.
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3. João Inácio Müller
1960-. (aged 66)
Catholic priest
Catholic bishop
João Inácio Müller, O.F.M. is a Brazilian Roman Catholic archbishop.
4. Leomar Antônio Brustolin
1967-. (aged 59)
university teacher
Catholic bishop
Catholic priest
Leomar Antônio Brustolin is a Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been archbishop of Santa Maria since 2021. He was auxiliary bishop of Porto Alegre from 2015 to 2021.
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All 40 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
PUCRSPontifÃcia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Founded
1948
Motto
Ad Verum DucitLeading the truth
Colors
yellow, white
Academic calendar
March to December (March - July; August-December)
Address
Avenida Ipiranga 6681 Partenon Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90619-900 Brazil
City Population
1,389,000
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