Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo
(PUCSP)
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private
nonprofit
higher education institution in Brazil.
PUCSP began its academic activity in1946.
The university campus is of urban type and is located in the vicinity of Sao Paulo.
University ranking. Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo is one of the best universities of Brazil, ranking 9 in the national rating. Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities on the planet, securing the place in the top 5% of the world’s best universities. Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo is respected by employers of Brazil and the world.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. The academic year is traditionally consists of two semesters. The university has affordable master’s programs for as low as 1000 USD per year. On the official website of the university (http://www.pucsp.br) you can read more about the programs and associated tuition fees.
The composition of the university. Being a medium scale university, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo teaches more than 6 thousand students. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. The ratio of foreign students at PUCSP is 1% of all students. 732 specialists are employed by the university. The university offers its students and the academic staff to participate in the international exchange programs. PUCSP has the following social media pages Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of PUCSP. The university has its own library. In addition it has a developed infrastructure for students who do sports.
University ranking. Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo is one of the best universities of Brazil, ranking 9 in the national rating. Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities on the planet, securing the place in the top 5% of the world’s best universities. Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo is respected by employers of Brazil and the world.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must pass examinations as a part of the admission process. The academic year is traditionally consists of two semesters. The university has affordable master’s programs for as low as 1000 USD per year. On the official website of the university (http://www.pucsp.br) you can read more about the programs and associated tuition fees.
The composition of the university. Being a medium scale university, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo teaches more than 6 thousand students. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. The ratio of foreign students at PUCSP is 1% of all students. 732 specialists are employed by the university. The university offers its students and the academic staff to participate in the international exchange programs. PUCSP has the following social media pages Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of PUCSP. The university has its own library. In addition it has a developed infrastructure for students who do sports.
| Ranking | 582 9 |
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| Country | Brazil |
| City | Sao Paulo |
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Bachelor (citizens)
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1,920 USD/year. |
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Master (citizens)
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2,401 USD/year. |
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Master (foreigners)
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11,000 USD/year. |
| Living expenses | $495 -951 USD/month |
| Official Website | www.pucsp.br |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Private |
| Established | 1946 |
| Abbreviation | PUCSP |
| Teachers | 732 |
| Students | 6,983 |
| Foreigners | 1% |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on entrance examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Sport facilities | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Motto Sapientia et Augebitur Scientia |
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Accreditation • Ministério da Educação, Brazil |
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Affiliations • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 582 |
| Country ranking | 9 |
| Employer Reputation | 310 |
| Quality of teaching | 216 |
| International rankings | |
|---|---|
| UniPage World University Ranking | 582 |
| QS World University Rankings | 522 |
Cost of living in Sao Paulo
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 214 | 306 |
| Food | 140 | 281 |
| Transportation | 36 | 88 |
| Communications and utilities | 53 | 60 |
| Clothing | 25 | 93 |
| Sports and leisure | 27 | 124 |
| Total | 495 | 951 |
| Accommodation in Sao Paulo | USD/Month |
|---|---|
| Shared room outside of centre | 216 |
| Shared room in city centre | 309 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 337 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 492 |
Alternative title
| English | Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo |
| Russian | Папский католический университет Сан-Паулу |
| German | Päpstliche Katholische Universität von São Paulo |
| Spanish | Pontificia Universidad Católica de São Paulo |
| French | université pontificale catholique de São Paulo |
| Japanese | サンパウロ・カトリック大学 |
| Portuguese | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo |
| Chinese | 聖保羅天主教大學 |
| Ukrainian | Папський католицький університет Сан-Паулу |
| ca | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo |
| ro | Universitatea Catolică Pontificală din São Paulo |
| el | Ποντιφικό Καθολικό Πανεπιστήμιο του Σάο Πάολο |
| da | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo |
| nb | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo |
| tl | Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo |
| old | Pontificia Universidade Católica de São Paulo PUC-SP |
| alt | Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de So Paulo |
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