Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul PUCRS


Ranking  812      13
Country Brazil
City Porto Alegre
Bachelor (foreigners)7,000 USD/year.
Master (foreigners)7,000 USD/year.
Cost of living $429-772 USD/mon.
Acceptance Rate 40%
Official Website
General information
Finance type Nonprofit
Organization type Private
Established
Abbreviation PUCRS
Teachers 974
Students 20,851
Foreigners 2%
Academic calendar Semesters
AdmissionBased on entrance examinations
Gender limitation No limits
Campus type Urban
Financial aid Available
Distance learning Available
Exchange programs Available
Library Available
Motto
Ad Verum Ducit
Accreditation
• Ministério da Educação, Brazil
Affiliations
• International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
• Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
Rankings
World ranking812
Country ranking13
Cost of living in Porto Alegre, USD/month
ExpensesMin.Med.
Accommodation 149 189
Food 131 254
Transportation 43 93
Communications and utilities 63 72
Clothing 22 84
Sports and leisure 19 81
Total429772
Accommodation in Porto Alegre, USD/month
Shared room outside of centre151
Shared room in city centre190
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre204
1 bedroom apartment in city centre259
International rankings
UniPage World University Ranking812
QS World University Rankings772
Webometrics Ranking948
Alternative title
French Université pontificale catholique du rio grande do sul
Portuguese Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

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Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul PUCRS (PUCRS) - private nonprofit higher education institution in Brazil.

Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul PUCRS - Description

Established in 1948, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul – PUCRS is one of the largest and most distinguished higher education institutions in Brazil. Recognized as the best private university in the South of Brazil, PUCRS’s mission was founded on human rights, the principles of Christianity and traditional Marist education. PUCRS is used to produce and disseminate knowledge and promote human and professional development, guided by quality and relevance, with the objective of developing a just and fraternal society. With around 30,000 students, its campus is located in Rio Grande do Sul. PUCRS offers 48 undergraduate programs, 23 Master's degree and 21 Doctoral programs in the following areas of study: Humanities, Applied Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Science and Technology. The Central Campus has many buildings for the academic community such as the Main Auditorium, University Hospital, Museum of Science and Technology, Distance Education Unit, Continuing Education Unit, Technology Park, Events Center, Sports Center and Soccer Stadium, among others. The internationalization of PUCRS is an important goal of the Institutional Strategic Plan 2011-2015, focusing on integrated theoretical and practical procedures as bases for programs developed with partners abroad, aiming to strengthen worldwide relations.

Bachelor - Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul PUCRS

Established in 1948, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul – PUCRS is one of the largest and most distinguished higher education institutions in Brazil. Recognized as the best private university in the South of Brazil, PUCRS’s mission was founded on human rights, the principles of Christianity and traditional Marist education. PUCRS is used to produce and disseminate knowledge and promote human and professional development, guided by quality and relevance, with the objective of developing a just and fraternal society. With around 30,000 students, its campus is located in Rio Grande do Sul. PUCRS offers 48 undergraduate programs, 23 Master's degree and 21 Doctoral programs in the following areas of study: Humanities, Applied Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Science and Technology. The Central Campus has many buildings for the academic community such as the Main Auditorium, University Hospital, Museum of Science and Technology, Distance Education Unit, Continuing Education Unit, Technology Park, Events Center, Sports Center and Soccer Stadium, among others. The internationalization of PUCRS is an important goal of the Institutional Strategic Plan 2011-2015, focusing on integrated theoretical and practical procedures as bases for programs developed with partners abroad, aiming to strengthen worldwide relations.
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