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Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

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world rank  1379

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Overview

Founded in 1958, the 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 Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas, Serro and 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-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-year-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.

University Snapshot

Control

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

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Name Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
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Campus Location

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

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais.

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's admission information.

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Admission Office Admission Office

500 Dom José Gaspar Street, Coração Eucarístico
Belo Horizonte 30535-901
(31) 3319 4134
(31) 3319 4394

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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais.

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Control Type Control Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais is a private higher education institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais is a non-profit higher education institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Library


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's main services:


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1958


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • 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)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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