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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Name | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais |
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Name | Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais |
Acronym | PUC MINAS |
Founded | 1958 |
Motto | Conhecimento que transforma Knowledge that transforms |
Colours | Blue and gray |
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Address | 500 Dom José Gaspar Street - Coração Eucarístico Belo Horizonte 30535-901 Minas Gerais Brazil |
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Tel | +55 (31) 3319 4444 |
Fax | +55 (31) 3319 4225 |
Other locations | Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas, Serro, Uberlândia |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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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) |
Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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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 |
Student Enrollment | over-45,000 |
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Academic Staff | 3,500-3,999 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
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Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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