Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo: Statistics

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#1136 of 14,131 In the World
#49 of 1,756 In Latin America
#29 of 198 In Brazil
#4 of 15 In Sao Paulo
#156 of 6,689 For Philosophy
Top50% For 80 other topics
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
50%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
matrc01.pucsp.br
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or foreign equivalent and entrance examination (Vestibular)
Academic CalendarFebruary to December (February - June; August-December)

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo is a world-class research university with 27,653 scientific papers published and 97,377 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Medicine, Biology, Law, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Computer Science.

Publications
27,653
Citations
97,377

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
22,389 / 66,932
Philosophy
19,350 / 48,955
Political Science
9,298 / 28,649
Sociology
6,136 / 26,439
Medicine
4,982 / 40,567
Biology
4,333 / 35,609
Law
4,115 / 18,044
Environmental Science
3,854 / 22,442
Psychology
3,519 / 25,118
Computer Science
3,305 / 23,530
Geography and Cartography
2,633 / 12,467
Engineering
2,631 / 18,342
Physics
2,530 / 16,436
History
2,354 / 9,148
Linguistics
2,182 / 12,571
Art & Design
1,899 / 5,666
Pathology
1,871 / 19,274
Chemistry
1,858 / 20,377
Business
1,835 / 8,358
Archaeology
1,748 / 8,239
Geology
1,640 / 11,792
Mathematics
1,548 / 11,858
Economics
1,490 / 8,858
Psychiatry
1,457 / 14,772
Quantum and Particle physics
1,396 / 9,621
Genetics
1,331 / 13,329
Paleontology
1,249 / 9,756
Surgery
1,235 / 11,505
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,129 / 7,611
Biochemistry
1,086 / 12,778
Education Majors
979 / 4,725
Ecology
949 / 7,800
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
949 / 2,886
Social Psychology
944 / 6,097
Statistics
943 / 8,622
Neuroscience
903 / 8,779
Literature
879 / 2,253
Fashion Design
823 / 2,330
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
799 / 7,208
Development Studies
775 / 5,399

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 37 39
1993 51 41
1994 49 59
1995 47 72
1996 67 76
1997 99 102
1998 97 119
1999 164 145
2000 204 175
2001 195 223
2002 205 266
2003 307 354
2004 321 441
2005 369 596
2006 524 758
2007 786 1149
2008 788 1380
2009 752 1832
2010 868 2367
2011 976 2732
2012 1113 3217
2013 1202 3674
2014 1285 4049
2015 1571 4206
2016 1670 4149
2017 1601 4309
2018 1680 4968
2019 1868 6029
2020 2030 7918
2021 2018 10115
2022 1594 9524
2023 1652 10117
2024 1092 8657
Academic rankings

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 Sao Paulo.

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 Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Art Criticism, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Dance, Data Processing, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Multimedia, Nursing, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Production Engineering, Psychology, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theology
Licenciatura English, History, Pedagogy, Portuguese
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Accountancy, Administration, Applied Linguistics, Art Criticism, Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, English, Gerontology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Higher Education Teacher Training, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Museum Studies, Portuguese, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Software Engineering, Theology
Mestrado Accountancy, Administration, Applied Linguistics, Communication Studies, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Gerontology, Graphic Design, Health Education, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Philosophy, Portuguese, Psychology, Religion, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theology
Doutorado Administration, Applied Linguistics, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics Education, Philosophy, Portuguese, Psychology, Religion, Religious Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Teacher Training, Theology

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo alumni

  1. Michel Temer

    Michel Temer
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1940-.. (age 85)
    Occupations
    politicianpoetlawyer
    Biography

    Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia is a Brazilian politician, lawyer and writer who served as the 37th president of Brazil from 31 August 2016 to 1 January 2019. He took office after the impeachment and removal from office of his predecessor Dilma Rousseff. He had been the 24th vice president of Brazil since 2011 and acting president since 12 May 2016, when Rousseff's powers and duties were suspended pending an impeachment trial.

  2. Guilherme Boulos

    Guilherme Boulos
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1982-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    writerpoliticianteacher
    Biography

    Guilherme Castro Boulos is a Brazilian politician, activist and writer. He is a member of the National Coordination of Homeless Workers' Movement (MTST). Boulos joined the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) in 2018, and was PSOL's candidate for the presidency of Brazil in the 2018 general election.

  3. Reynaldo Gianecchini

    Reynaldo Gianecchini
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1972-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    modelactortelevision actor
    Biography

    Reynaldo Fernandes Cisotto Gianecchini Júnior is a Brazilian actor and model.

  4. Tony Ramos

    Tony Ramos
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1948-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Antônio de Carvalho Barbosa, known professionally as Tony Ramos, is a Brazilian actor.

All 50 notable alumni

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo faculties and divisions

Faculty : Economics, Administration, Accountancy and Acturial Studies Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Administration, Economics
Faculty : Education Pedagogy
Faculty : Exact Sciences and Technology Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Production Engineering
Faculty : Interdisciplinary Studies Data Processing, Management, Public Administration
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences Physical Therapy, Psychology, Speech Therapy and Audiology
Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences Medicine, Nursing
Faculty : Philosophy, Communication, Letters and Art Advertising and Publicity, Art Criticism, Art History, Communication Studies, Journalism, Literature, Multimedia, Philosophy, Secretarial Studies
Faculty : Social Sciences Geography, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Tourism
Faculty : Theology Theology

General information

Alternative names PUCSP
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Founded 1946
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Sapientia et Augebitur Scientia
Wisdom and Science will be increased
Colors blue, yellow, white

Location and contacts

Address Rua Monte Alegre 984 Perdizes
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05014-901
Brazil
City population 11,452,000

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