Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas: Statistics

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#2401 of 14,131 In the World
#136 of 1,756 In Latin America
#58 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 2 In Campinas
#656 of 2,294 For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Top50% For 36 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 7,647 scientific papers with 38,567 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
7,647
Citations
38,567

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,014 / 16,067
Philosophy
4,054 / 9,712
Medicine
2,555 / 20,678
Biology
2,303 / 24,216
Political Science
1,910 / 4,983
Environmental Science
1,610 / 11,800
Sociology
1,409 / 6,039
Engineering
1,375 / 13,927
Psychology
1,334 / 7,351
Chemistry
1,323 / 20,005
Physics
1,282 / 13,191
Computer Science
1,274 / 8,381
Pathology
1,094 / 9,592
Law
960 / 3,370
Geography and Cartography
931 / 4,650
Quantum and Particle physics
773 / 8,211
Biochemistry
759 / 12,770
Surgery
757 / 5,849
Genetics
755 / 9,149
Geology
741 / 5,844
Mathematics
738 / 5,481
Psychiatry
737 / 5,166
Organic Chemistry
658 / 14,082
Materials Science
617 / 9,847
Statistics
594 / 4,973
History
584 / 2,729
Paleontology
583 / 4,076
Business
523 / 2,318
Archaeology
512 / 2,667
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
490 / 4,838
Ecology
488 / 4,701
Linguistics
445 / 1,715
Art & Design
398 / 1,249
Neuroscience
394 / 2,739
Social Psychology
384 / 1,579
Economics
382 / 1,908
Optical Engineering
332 / 3,502
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
323 / 1,389
Anatomy and Physiology
320 / 2,211
Public Health
311 / 3,493

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 16 18
1992 20 11
1993 37 7
1994 19 19
1995 23 18
1996 45 16
1997 58 28
1998 55 39
1999 64 50
2000 108 42
2001 73 85
2002 64 154
2003 99 205
2004 102 232
2005 114 311
2006 140 401
2007 201 473
2008 199 511
2009 315 775
2010 318 861
2011 255 984
2012 308 1278
2013 300 1339
2014 333 1454
2015 398 1636
2016 388 1537
2017 466 1641
2018 472 1997
2019 481 2584
2020 573 3656
2021 565 4930
2022 488 5033
2023 428 4762
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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 63)
    Occupations
    association football managerassociation football player
    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 is the current head coach of Flamengo.

  2. Sandy

    Sandy
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1983-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    songwriterrecord producercomposertelevision presentersinger
    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
    journalistlawyerpoliticianbusinessperson
    Biography

    Orestes Quércia was a Brazilian politician. He was the 28th governor of São Paulo State.

  4. Valéria Bolsonaro

    Valéria Bolsonaro
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1969-.. (age 55)
    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 10 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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