Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1430 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #69 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #36 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #2 of 4 | In Belo Horizonte |
| #396 of 1,017 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 71 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.pucminas.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* 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 Requirements | Senior high school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - June; August-November) |
Research profile
Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais has published 16,782 scientific papers with 96,030 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.
Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 145 | 219 |
| 2005 | 224 | 331 |
| 2006 | 300 | 588 |
| 2007 | 313 | 761 |
| 2008 | 326 | 1148 |
| 2009 | 453 | 1466 |
| 2010 | 513 | 1936 |
| 2011 | 533 | 2322 |
| 2012 | 643 | 2743 |
| 2013 | 730 | 3132 |
| 2014 | 841 | 3654 |
| 2015 | 851 | 3746 |
| 2016 | 983 | 3990 |
| 2017 | 1061 | 4362 |
| 2018 | 1120 | 4996 |
| 2019 | 1160 | 6182 |
| 2020 | 1430 | 8006 |
| 2021 | 1307 | 9396 |
| 2022 | 1010 | 9618 |
| 2023 | 1055 | 10138 |
| 2024 | 831 | 9119 |
| 2025 | 296 | 7433 |
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
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Aécio Neves
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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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.
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Carmen Lúcia
- Occupations
- juristlawyerjudge
- Biography
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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.
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Rodrigo Pacheco
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
- Graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- Occupations
- politicianadvocate
- Biography
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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.
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Nikolas Ferreira
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
- Graduated with licentiate in law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nikolas Ferreira de Oliveira is a Brazilian right-wing politician affiliated to the Liberal Party (PL). Currently serving as Member of the Chamber of Deputies, he was elected for a 4-year term in 2022, being the most voted Member of the Chamber of Deputies in the 2022 Brazilian general election, with almost 1.5 million votes, and the most voted in Minas Gerais history for that office. Formerly, he was elected Councillor of Belo Horizonte, in 2020, the second most voted candidate after Duda Salabert.
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 |