Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul: Ranking & Review
| Porto Alegre rank | Brazil rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 | 559 Top 4% |
Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Admission selection | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
| Total enrollment | 27,500 |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | - | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | - | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | - | - | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | - | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | - | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | - | + | + | + |
General info
| Alternative names | PUCRS Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Motto | Ad Verum Ducit Leading the truth |
| Accreditation | Ministério da Educação, Brazil |
| Affiliations and memberships | International Federation of Catholic Universities IFCU Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras CRUB |
| Colors | yellow, white |
| Entity type | Non-profit |
| Control type | Private |
| Financial aids | Offers financial aids |
| Total FTE staff | 1,250 |
| Student/staff ratio | 22 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian-Catholic |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.pucrs.br |
|---|---|
| Address | Avenida Ipiranga 6681 - Partenon Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90619-900 Brazil |
| Urbanization level | Urban |
| City population | 1,485,000 |
| Phone | +55 (51) 3320 3660 |
| Fax | +55 (51) 3320 3885 |