Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #705 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #24 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #15 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #3 of 9 | In Rio de Janeiro |
| #124 of 2,691 | For Software Engineering |
| Top50% | For 153 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 37%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.puc-rio.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 37% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro is a world-class research university with 34,621 scientific papers published and 385,357 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Political Science.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 164 | 609 |
| 1993 | 162 | 682 |
| 1994 | 169 | 745 |
| 1995 | 180 | 956 |
| 1996 | 158 | 1140 |
| 1997 | 232 | 1205 |
| 1998 | 202 | 1318 |
| 1999 | 242 | 1600 |
| 2000 | 291 | 1767 |
| 2001 | 337 | 2131 |
| 2002 | 585 | 3052 |
| 2003 | 525 | 3284 |
| 2004 | 563 | 3550 |
| 2005 | 658 | 4239 |
| 2006 | 690 | 5100 |
| 2007 | 839 | 5758 |
| 2008 | 852 | 7001 |
| 2009 | 941 | 7758 |
| 2010 | 929 | 8710 |
| 2011 | 1061 | 9990 |
| 2012 | 1273 | 11333 |
| 2013 | 1327 | 13535 |
| 2014 | 1534 | 14586 |
| 2015 | 1679 | 15479 |
| 2016 | 1732 | 17032 |
| 2017 | 1980 | 18289 |
| 2018 | 2150 | 20657 |
| 2019 | 2191 | 24174 |
| 2020 | 2220 | 29311 |
| 2021 | 2207 | 36351 |
| 2022 | 1957 | 33446 |
| 2023 | 1869 | 36972 |
| 2024 | 1229 | 34028 |
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 Rio de Janeiro.
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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bacharelado | Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Chemistry, Education, Geography, History, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Portuguese |
| Mestrado | Architecture, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Portuguese, Production Engineering, Psychology, Social Work, Theology |
| Doutorado | Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Portuguese, Production Engineering, Psychology, Theology |
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro alumni
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Rodrigo Santoro
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Rodrigo Junqueira Reis Santoro is a Brazilian actor, voice actor and model. He is the winner of several awards, including a Grande Otelo, an APCA Award, a Guarani Award, two Prêmios Qualidade Brasil, as well as the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Festival, in addition to having received nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Awards, one Troféu Imprensa and a Phoenix Award. He is known in Brazil for his appearance on local telenovelas and internationally for his portrayal of Persian King Xerxes in the film 300 (2006) and its sequel 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). Others include Brainstorm (2001), Carandiru (2003), Love Actually (2003), Che (2008), I Love You Phillip Morris (2009), and Rio (2011). He also appeared on the television series Lost, portraying the character Paulo, and on HBO's Westworld (2016–2020) as Hector Escaton.
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Marielle Franco
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
- 2002-2006 graduated with licentiate in social science
- Occupations
- parliamentary aidesociologistwomen's rights activistpoliticianhuman rights activist
- Biography
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Marielle Franco was a Brazilian politician, sociologist, feminist, socialist and human rights activist. Franco served as a city councillor of the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro for the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) from January 2017 until her assassination.
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Bianca Comparato
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorfilm directoractor
- Biography
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Bianca de Souza Mendes Comparato is a Brazilian actress. She has starred in Como Esquecer in 2010, as well as A Menina sem Qualidades and Somos tão Jovens, both in 2013, the latter for which she won the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro as Best Supporting Actress for her role of Carmem Teresa. In 2016, she starred in the Netflix series 3%, gaining international attention and acclaim for her portrayal of the series' character, Michele.
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Tatá Werneck
- Occupations
- film actortelevision presenteractorcomedian
- Biography
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Talita Werneck Arguelhes, better known as Tatá Werneck, is a Brazilian presenter, actress, comedian, musician, voice actress, screenwriter and reporter. She began her acting studies at just nine years old and, at eleven, she performed in her first theater show. Her debut on a televised program occurred in 2008, when she joined the cast of Dilemas de Irene. Two years later, she joined the Quinta Categoria team at MTV Brasil, having participated in several other programs on the network between 2010 and 2012.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biological Sciences and Medicine | Biological and Life Sciences, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine |
|---|---|
| Centre : Science and Technology | Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Centre : Social Sciences | Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Journalism, Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| Centre : Theology and Humanities | Architecture, Education, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Media Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Town Planning |
General information
| Alternative names | PUC-RIO Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Alis grave nil Nothing is too heavy for those who have wings |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rua Marquês de São Vicente 225, Gávea Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22451-900 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,211,000 |