Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais: Statistics

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#1488 of 14,131 In the World
#68 of 1,756 In Latin America
#36 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 4 In Belo Horizonte
#471 of 6,689 For Philosophy
Top50% For 71 other topics
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.pucminas.br
Languages
Portuguese
Acceptance rate
26%*

* The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSenior high school certificate and entrance examination
Academic CalendarFebruary to November (February - June; August-November)

Research profile

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais has published 16,523 scientific papers with 90,053 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics.

Publications
16,523
Citations
90,053

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
12,275 / 45,804
Philosophy
10,155 / 23,860
Political Science
5,043 / 18,183
Environmental Science
3,898 / 44,157
Biology
3,529 / 50,785
Medicine
3,449 / 44,517
Sociology
3,099 / 16,508
Engineering
2,842 / 32,722
Computer Science
2,563 / 28,149
Physics
2,370 / 26,903
Geography and Cartography
2,363 / 19,635
Law
2,190 / 14,167
Chemistry
2,076 / 30,762
Geology
1,775 / 21,785
Psychology
1,728 / 19,707
Ecology
1,537 / 27,886
History
1,398 / 9,610
Quantum and Particle physics
1,341 / 15,212
Paleontology
1,304 / 17,539
Mathematics
1,251 / 17,218
Pathology
1,232 / 20,678
Archaeology
1,225 / 9,248
Business
1,210 / 13,325
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,133 / 11,003
Genetics
1,060 / 17,548
Materials Science
1,028 / 11,456
Linguistics
1,019 / 7,591
Biochemistry
948 / 18,432
Statistics
941 / 14,602
Art & Design
909 / 5,010
Economics
814 / 8,135
Organic Chemistry
795 / 12,175
Surgery
776 / 15,200
Mechanical Engineering
757 / 7,368
Botany
633 / 11,334
Machine Learning
626 / 8,287
Psychiatry
625 / 10,783
Anatomy and Physiology
592 / 10,225
Public Health
581 / 10,000
Dentistry
575 / 9,223

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 2 6
1993 1 5
1994 1 7
1995 3 10
1996 5 4
1997 24 11
1998 43 12
1999 55 20
2000 50 32
2001 265 59
2002 103 134
2003 114 196
2004 146 219
2005 222 331
2006 300 585
2007 314 760
2008 326 1147
2009 450 1465
2010 514 1933
2011 534 2315
2012 646 2737
2013 721 3122
2014 839 3646
2015 850 3745
2016 981 3990
2017 1060 4362
2018 1120 4994
2019 1159 6184
2020 1427 8004
2021 1304 9389
2022 1007 9602
2023 1054 10122
2024 822 8968
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais 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.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Undergraduate R$ 4,500
Graduate R$ 6,000
Doctorate R$ 8,000

The currency used is Brazilian Real (R$).

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 Minas Gerais.

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 Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
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 Yes
Bacharelado Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Advertising and Publicity, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nursing, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Production Engineering, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology, Town Planning, Veterinary Science
Licenciatura Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Portuguese, Religious Education, Social Sciences, Special Education, Statistics
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Accountancy, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Civil Law, Cognitive Sciences, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Data Processing, Dental Technology, Educational Psychology, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Fiscal Law, Geological Engineering, Gerontology, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Labour Law, Management, Marketing, Notary Studies, Nursing, Pathology, Production Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Public Law, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Safety Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Software Engineering, Structural Architecture, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering
Mestrado Administration, Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Electrical Engineering, Geography, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science Education, Social Sciences, Surveying and Mapping, Zoology
Doutorado Administration, Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Electrical Engineering, Geography, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science Education, Social Sciences, Surveying and Mapping, Zoology

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais alumni

  1. Aécio Neves

    Aécio Neves
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1960-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    politicianeconomist
    Biography

    Aécio Neves da Cunha is a Brazilian economist, politician and former president of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB). He was the 17th Governor of Minas Gerais from 1 January 2003 to 31 March 2010, and is currently a member of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. He lost in the runoff presidential election against Dilma Rousseff in 2014.

  2. Carmen Lúcia

    Carmen Lúcia
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1954-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    judgejuristlawyer
    Biography

    Cármen Lúcia Antunes Rocha is a Brazilian jurist and member of the Supreme Federal Court since 2006. She is the second woman to have been chosen as a justice for the Court and Chief Justice and a professor of Constitutional Law at Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. She was nominated by former President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Antunes Rocha's work has been marked by the rigor with which she tries corruption cases and her firm stance regarding women's rights.

  3. Rodrigo Pacheco

    Rodrigo Pacheco
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
    Graduated with Bachelor of Laws
    Occupations
    politicianadvocate
    Biography

    Rodrigo Otavio Soares Pacheco is a Brazilian politician and lawyer, serving as the President of the Federal Senate and of the National Congress of Brazil. He has served as the Senator for Minas Gerais since 2019.

  4. Chico Pinheiro

    Chico Pinheiro
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1953-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    journalistnews presenter
    Biography

    Francisco de Assis Pinheiro, known professionally as Chico Pinheiro, is a Brazilian newscaster and journalist. He is the current editor-in-chief and anchorman of Bom Dia Brasil, the Brazilian news program, aired by Rede Globo.

All 13 notable alumni

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais faculties and divisions

Department/Division : Architecture and Urbanism Architecture, Town Planning
Department/Division : International Relations International Relations and Diplomacy, Sociology
Department/Division : Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics, Statistics
Department/Division : Physics Physics
Department/Division : Physics and Chemistry Chemistry, Physics
Department/Division : Psychology Psychology
Department/Division : Social Communication Advertising and Publicity, Journalism, Public Relations
Department/Division : Social Work Social Work
Department/Division : Sociology Sociology
Faculty : Law Law
Institute : Biological and Health Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology
Institute : Computer Science Computer Science, Information Sciences
Institute : Economics and Management Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics
Institute : Humanities English, Geography, History, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Portuguese, Religious Education, Special Education, Theology
Institute : Polytechnic Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
School : Teacher Qualification Teacher Training
School : Tourism Tourism
Unit : Metropolitan Unit II - Contagem Accountancy, Business Administration, Geography, Information Technology, International Business, Law, Social Work
Unit : PUC/ Minas - Arcos Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, International Business, Journalism, Law, Psychology
Unit : PUC/ Minas - Poços de Caldas Architecture and Planning, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Law, Pedagogy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Tourism, Veterinary Science
Unit : PUC/ Minas - São Gabriel Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Portuguese, Psychology, Social Sciences
Unit : PUC/ Minas - Serro Business Administration, Law
Unit : PUC/Minas - Betim Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, English, Information Technology, Law, Mathematics, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Portuguese, Psychology, Veterinary Science

General information

Alternative names PUC MINAS
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Founded 1958
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Conhecimento que transforma
Knowledge that transforms
Colors blue, gray

Location and contacts

Address Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 Coração Eucarístico
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30535-610
Brazil
City population 2,316,000

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