Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUCSP) - 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 teaching staff is 787 specialists. 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. It is a part of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), and also a member of Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB).