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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
About Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) is a private non-profit Catholic university created in 1941. PUC-Rio is a research institution that focuses primarily on the development of science and innovation. PUC-Rio has about 1,500 faculty members and researchers, and 26 departments organised in four academic centres: Theology and Human Sciences; Social Sciences; Science and Technology; and Biomedical Sciences. PUC-Rio offers 36 bachelor’s programmes and 26 graduate research programmes. The International Program Office makes possible the exchange of students, professors and researchers. PUC-Rio offers programmes for undergraduate and graduate international students: exchange and short-term programmes and double degree programmes, among others. PUC-Rio is located in Gávea, a charming and green neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Its campus includes computer centres and free internet access; libraries; restaurants; a bookstore; and cultural and community service projects.
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- 13,154Number of FTE Students(1)
- 50 : 50Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 2%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 18.7No. of students per staff(1)
Subjects taught at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
Arts & humanities
- Architecture
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Chemistry
Law
- Law
Engineering & technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Education
- Education
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
Computer science
- Computer Science
Social sciences
- Geography
- Sociology
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology