Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul: Statistics

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#830 of 14,131 In the World
#31 of 1,756 In Latin America
#19 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 4 In Porto Alegre
#198 of 1,120 For Plastic Surgery
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
36%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.pucrs.br
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate36%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or foreign equivalent and competitive entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; August-December)

We've calculated the 36% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul 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 Grande do Sul is a world-class research university with 23,879 scientific papers published and 223,148 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Psychology, and Engineering.

Publications
23,879
Citations
223,148

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
15,013 / 90,195
Philosophy
11,378 / 38,553
Biology
9,411 / 170,691
Medicine
8,845 / 154,228
Computer Science
6,506 / 91,846
Environmental Science
6,019 / 72,266
Political Science
5,623 / 28,226
Chemistry
5,264 / 99,230
Psychology
5,207 / 75,492
Engineering
4,969 / 60,984
Sociology
4,631 / 38,271
Genetics
4,102 / 102,575
Physics
3,994 / 49,156
Biochemistry
3,678 / 80,692
Pathology
3,621 / 73,158
Law
3,601 / 25,690
Geology
3,174 / 44,448
Geography and Cartography
3,087 / 26,414
Psychiatry
3,070 / 55,758
Mathematics
2,949 / 37,179
Paleontology
2,622 / 39,320
Ecology
2,518 / 34,655
Business
2,415 / 20,340
Surgery
2,364 / 50,423
Neuroscience
2,270 / 43,662
Quantum and Particle physics
2,260 / 23,168
History
2,260 / 15,773
Statistics
2,228 / 29,491
Linguistics
2,100 / 16,025
Organic Chemistry
2,069 / 38,985
Archaeology
1,913 / 15,380
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,856 / 14,997
Immunology
1,667 / 52,194
Materials Science
1,608 / 21,963
Art & Design
1,595 / 7,008
Botany
1,383 / 19,835
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
1,319 / 17,301
Public Health
1,318 / 27,608
Economics
1,305 / 8,665
Anatomy and Physiology
1,219 / 21,407

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 30 7
1991 7 18
1992 11 6
1993 46 8
1994 45 22
1995 64 26
1996 70 30
1997 117 53
1998 167 78
1999 147 103
2000 178 187
2001 206 274
2002 257 386
2003 326 574
2004 374 811
2005 389 1236
2006 611 1971
2007 617 2733
2008 893 3756
2009 744 4442
2010 839 5707
2011 975 7152
2012 1059 8622
2013 1408 9851
2014 1274 11390
2015 1547 12484
2016 1610 12177
2017 1691 13741
2018 1526 14605
2019 1607 18140
2020 1708 21963
2021 1666 28661
2022 1219 27591
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

Bacharelado Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Geography, Geophysics, History, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Journalism, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Social Work, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Tourism, Town Planning, Urban Studies, Veterinary Science
Licenciatura Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Social Studies, Theology
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Criminal Law, Criminology, Data Processing, Dentistry, Design, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Gerontology, Heating and Refrigeration, History, Human Rights, Labour Law, Law, Literacy Education, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology, Safety Engineering, Sociology, Special Education, Statistics
Mestrado Business Administration, Cell Biology, Computer Science, Criminology, Dentistry, Ecology, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Gerontology, Health Sciences, History, Law, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Paediatrics, Philosophy, Psychology, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Surgery, Theology, Zoology
Doutorado Cell Biology, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Criminology, Dentistry, Education, Gerontology, Health Sciences, History, Law, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Paediatrics, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Stomatology, Theology, Zoology

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul alumni

  1. Manuela d'Ávila

    Manuela d'Ávila
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1981-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    journalistpoliticianactivistdeputy
    Biography

    Manuela Pinto Vieira d'Ávila is a Brazilian journalist, writer and politician, a member of the Communist Party of Brazil since 2001.

  2. Daniela Escobar

    Daniela Escobar
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    television actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Daniela Escobar Duncan is a Brazilian actress, television presenter and voice actress.

  3. Osmar Terra

    Osmar Terra
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1950-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    politicianphysician
    Biography

    Osmar Gasparini Terra is a Brazilian politician and physician, affiliated to the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB), current Minister of Citizenship and former Minister of Social and Agrarian Development.

  4. Rafinha Bastos

    Rafinha Bastos
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1976-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    journalistactor
    Biography

    Rafael Bastos Hocsman, better known as Rafinha Bastos or simply Rafi Bastos is a Brazilian comedian, actor, journalist and television personality.

All 34 notable alumni

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul faculties and divisions

Faculty : Bioscience Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Zoology
Faculty : Chemistry Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry
Faculty : Computer Science Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Faculty : Mathematics Mathematics
Faculty : Nursing, Nutrition and Physiotherapy Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy
Faculty : Physical Education and Sports Physical Education, Sports
Faculty : Physics Physics
Faculty : Social Communications Communication Studies
Institute : Brain Neurology
Institute : Cultural Studies Hispanic American Studies, Japanese, Music
Institute : Environment Environmental Management, Environmental Studies
Institute : Geriatrics and Gerontology Gerontology
Institute : Petroleum and Natural Resources Mineralogy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering
School : Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Hotel Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Tourism
School : Communication, Art and Design Architecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Town Planning
School : Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Technology
School : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Geography, History, Linguistics, Literature, Nursing, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Theology
School : Law Law
School : Life and Health Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Cooking and Catering, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Toxicology
School : Medicine Medicine

General information

Alternative names PUCRS
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
Founded 1948
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Ad Verum Ducit
Leading the truth
Colors yellow, white

Location and contacts

Address Avenida Ipiranga 6681 Partenon
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90619-900
Brazil
City population 1,485,000

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