Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo: Statistics

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#1116 of 14,131 In the World
#51 of 1,756 In Latin America
#30 of 198 In Brazil
#4 of 15 In Sao Paulo
#160 of 6,713 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 28,074 scientific papers published and 103,493 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
28,074
Citations
103,493

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
22,611 / 71,204
Philosophy
19,475 / 51,917
Political Science
9,402 / 30,542
Sociology
6,194 / 28,246
Medicine
5,157 / 43,630
Biology
4,471 / 38,269
Law
4,171 / 19,344
Environmental Science
3,924 / 24,047
Psychology
3,606 / 26,989
Computer Science
3,382 / 25,291
Engineering
2,701 / 19,600
Geography and Cartography
2,674 / 13,361
Physics
2,603 / 17,702
History
2,375 / 9,725
Linguistics
2,209 / 13,239
Pathology
1,958 / 20,745
Chemistry
1,944 / 21,845
Art & Design
1,918 / 6,069
Business
1,840 / 8,869
Archaeology
1,764 / 8,792
Geology
1,664 / 12,533
Mathematics
1,580 / 12,782
Economics
1,514 / 9,422
Psychiatry
1,511 / 16,012
Quantum and Particle physics
1,437 / 10,279
Genetics
1,403 / 14,362
Surgery
1,291 / 12,491
Paleontology
1,264 / 10,237
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,149 / 8,044
Biochemistry
1,148 / 13,737
Education Majors
990 / 4,987
Ecology
969 / 8,409
Statistics
968 / 9,464
Social Psychology
958 / 6,568
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
954 / 3,038
Neuroscience
932 / 9,489
Literature
883 / 2,385
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
839 / 7,865
Fashion Design
832 / 2,531
Development Studies
792 / 5,785

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 51 41
1994 49 59
1995 47 72
1996 68 76
1997 99 102
1998 97 119
1999 161 146
2000 202 175
2001 194 223
2002 203 265
2003 304 354
2004 320 441
2005 375 598
2006 524 765
2007 784 1152
2008 786 1384
2009 750 1843
2010 868 2374
2011 980 2758
2012 1115 3216
2013 1201 3680
2014 1287 4067
2015 1575 4230
2016 1670 4159
2017 1608 4319
2018 1681 4990
2019 1869 6039
2020 2031 7929
2021 2023 10151
2022 1595 9545
2023 1656 10150
2024 1137 8927
2025 450 7148
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 86)
    Occupations
    poetlawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Michel Miguel Elias Temer Lulia is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, poet 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 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 44)
    Occupations
    teacherwriterpolitician
    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 54)
    Occupations
    actortelevision actormodel
    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 78)
    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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