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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

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world rank  1418

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University Overview

Founded in 1958, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Belo Horizonte (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas, Serro, Uberlândia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC MINAS) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC MINAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 64 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUC MINAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Name Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Acronym PUC MINAS
Founded 1958
Motto Conhecimento que transforma
Knowledge that transforms
Colours Blue and gray

University Location

Address 500 Dom José Gaspar Street - Coração Eucarístico
Belo Horizonte
30535-901 Minas Gerais
Brazil
Tel +55 (31) 3319 4444
Fax +55 (31) 3319 4225
Other locations Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas, Serro, Uberlândia

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office 500 Dom José Gaspar Street, Coração Eucarístico
Belo Horizonte 30535-901
(31) 3319 4134
(31) 3319 4394

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment over-45,000
Academic Staff 3,500-3,999
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation Christian-Catholic Christian-Catholic

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministério da Educação, Brazil


Year of first Accreditation

1958


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Brazilian Association for International Education (FAUBAI)
  • Coimbra Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB)

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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais's representatives.
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