Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas: Statistics

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#2376 of 14,131 In the World
#137 of 1,756 In Latin America
#58 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 2 In Campinas
#613 of 2,491 For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Top50% For 42 other topics
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Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
60%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate and entrance examination
Academic CalendarFebruary to November (February - June; August-November)

We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas has published 9,665 scientific papers with 63,413 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Engineering, Psychology, and Chemistry.

Publications
9,665
Citations
63,413

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,219 / 29,999
Philosophy
5,015 / 19,438
Medicine
3,211 / 34,082
Biology
2,899 / 35,752
Political Science
2,323 / 9,865
Environmental Science
2,018 / 17,847
Sociology
1,692 / 10,857
Engineering
1,667 / 19,368
Psychology
1,604 / 13,373
Chemistry
1,590 / 27,574
Physics
1,556 / 18,558
Computer Science
1,519 / 13,175
Pathology
1,384 / 16,531
Geography and Cartography
1,184 / 7,306
Law
1,170 / 6,771
Genetics
961 / 11,707
Biochemistry
921 / 17,530
Geology
919 / 8,446
Surgery
913 / 9,157
Quantum and Particle physics
907 / 11,262
Psychiatry
892 / 9,070
Mathematics
841 / 8,611
Organic Chemistry
761 / 18,394
History
733 / 3,988
Materials Science
718 / 12,883
Paleontology
697 / 6,010
Statistics
666 / 7,590
Archaeology
642 / 3,936
Ecology
637 / 7,361
Business
626 / 3,639
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
576 / 5,798
Linguistics
545 / 3,845
Art & Design
501 / 1,791
Economics
475 / 3,673
Neuroscience
474 / 4,349
Social Psychology
442 / 3,762
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
417 / 2,347
Immunology
395 / 4,301
Anatomy and Physiology
385 / 3,385
Public Health
384 / 5,784

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 25 28
1993 38 20
1994 19 42
1995 24 38
1996 50 43
1997 63 46
1998 62 67
1999 74 70
2000 121 74
2001 90 108
2002 84 198
2003 121 294
2004 144 311
2005 156 463
2006 176 567
2007 246 679
2008 248 744
2009 373 1077
2010 357 1193
2011 297 1360
2012 391 1790
2013 366 1914
2014 393 2140
2015 464 2242
2016 439 2293
2017 548 2531
2018 538 3035
2019 566 3776
2020 679 5494
2021 677 7393
2022 599 7845
2023 590 7240
2024 484 6496
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Tuition

The tuition table for Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Undergraduate Programs Tuition per Semester (BRL)
Architecture and Urbanism 10,100
Biological Sciences 6,480
Business Administration 8,640
Chemistry 6,480
Computer Science 8,640
Dentistry 16,200
Economics 8,640
Education 6,480
Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) 10,100
Law 13,000
Medicine 27,000
Nursing 8,640
Pharmacy 8,640
Physical Education 6,480
Physics 6,480
Psychology 8,640

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes No
Bacharelado Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Geography, History, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Relations, Religion, Sanitary Engineering, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Software Engineering, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology, Tourism, Town Planning, Transport Management, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts
Licenciatura Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Portuguese, Social Sciences, Special Education, Sports, Visual Arts
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Agriculture, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Modern Languages, Portuguese, Psychology, Technology, Translation and Interpretation
Mestrado Architecture, Clinical Psychology, Computer Networks, Education, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, Ethics, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Management, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sustainable Development, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Urban Studies
Doutorado Architecture, Education, Psychology, Town Planning

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas alumni

  1. Tite

    Tite
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1961-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    association football playerassociation football manager
    Biography

    Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, commonly known as Tite ( Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈtʃitʃ(i)]), is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. He was recently the head coach of Flamengo.

  2. Sandy

    Sandy
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1983-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    television presentercomposerrecord producersongwriterpianist
    Biography

    Sandy Leah Lima, known mononymously as Sandy, is a Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Campinas, Sandy began her career in 1989, when she formed with her brother, musician Junior Lima, the vocal duo Sandy & Junior. They rose to fame in the early 1990s as child stars and reached the height of their success during teenage, as albums Era Uma Vez... Ao Vivo (1998), As Quatro Estações (1999), Quatro Estações: O Show (2000) and Sandy & Junior (2001) sold more than a million units, with the second and third being among the best-selling albums of all time in Brazil. The duo were credited with leading a wave of teen pop artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the press labelling Sandy the Brazilian "Princess of Pop". The duo disbanded in 2007 and released their Acústico MTV in September that year. In addition to their success in the music industry, the sibling's name became a strong brand, with more than 300 licensed products which made R$300 million a year.

  3. Orestes Quércia

    Orestes Quércia
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1938-2010 (aged 72)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyerjournalistbusinessperson
    Biography

    Orestes Quércia was a Brazilian politician who served as the 28th governor of São Paulo State.

  4. Valéria Bolsonaro

    Valéria Bolsonaro
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1969-.. (age 56)
    Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
    Studied biology
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Valeria Muller Ramos Bolsonaro is a biologist, teacher and Brazilian deputy at the state of São Paulo. She is affiliated to Partido Liberal. She was elected in 2018. She is an ally of Conservative president Jair Bolsonaro. She married his second cousin, leading her to adopt the surname.

All 11 notable alumni

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas faculties and divisions

Centre : Economics and Administration Accountancy, Administration, Economics, International Business
Centre : Exact Sciences, Environment and Technology Architecture, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Town Planning
Centre : Human and Applied Sciences History, Law, Library Science, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Theology
Centre : Language and Communication Advertising and Publicity, Hotel Management, Journalism, Literature, Public Relations, Tourism, Visual Arts
Centre : Life Sciences Biology, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Speech Therapy and Audiology

General information

Alternative names PUC-CAMPINAS
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas
Founded 1941
Accreditation Ministry of Education.
Motto Fide Splendet et Scientia
May it shine with truth and knowledge

Location and contacts

Address Rua Professor Doutor Euryclides de Jesus Zerbini, 1516 Pq. Rural Fazenda Santa Cândida
Campinas, São Paulo, 13087-571
Brazil
City population 1,214,000

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