Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo: Statistics

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#1211 of 14,131 In the World
#53 of 1,756 In Latin America
#31 of 198 In Brazil
#4 of 15 In Sao Paulo
#172 of 6,416 For Philosophy
Top50% For 69 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 19,401 scientific papers published and 48,398 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
19,401
Citations
48,398

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
15,732 / 31,252
Philosophy
13,588 / 22,658
Political Science
6,560 / 12,867
Sociology
4,743 / 12,137
Medicine
3,763 / 22,182
Biology
3,224 / 19,002
Law
3,221 / 7,806
Environmental Science
2,834 / 11,607
Psychology
2,788 / 13,178
Computer Science
2,506 / 11,331
Engineering
1,947 / 10,052
Geography and Cartography
1,942 / 6,207
Physics
1,873 / 8,666
History
1,833 / 4,389
Linguistics
1,768 / 5,578
Art & Design
1,476 / 2,549
Business
1,443 / 3,939
Pathology
1,409 / 10,320
Chemistry
1,362 / 11,532
Archaeology
1,355 / 4,021
Mathematics
1,236 / 6,247
Geology
1,234 / 6,152
Economics
1,225 / 4,572
Psychiatry
1,126 / 7,584
Quantum and Particle physics
1,064 / 4,629
Genetics
1,032 / 8,477
Surgery
998 / 6,759
Paleontology
976 / 5,299
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
855 / 3,248
Education Majors
822 / 2,510
Biochemistry
819 / 7,071
Statistics
766 / 4,572
Social Psychology
763 / 2,833
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
739 / 1,328
Literature
694 / 1,035
Neuroscience
687 / 4,337
Ecology
685 / 3,627
Development Studies
662 / 3,154
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
619 / 3,996
Fashion Design
603 / 985

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 16 35
1991 23 47
1992 31 33
1993 43 35
1994 39 41
1995 37 50
1996 52 51
1997 78 88
1998 84 89
1999 160 87
2000 185 122
2001 181 167
2002 188 184
2003 261 238
2004 274 303
2005 334 369
2006 427 526
2007 549 747
2008 621 931
2009 649 1198
2010 630 1545
2011 731 1820
2012 848 2132
2013 920 2429
2014 989 2675
2015 1266 2797
2016 1309 2380
2017 1222 2400
2018 1275 2689
2019 1361 3159
2020 1559 4232
2021 1512 5728
2022 1123 4909
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 83)
    Occupations
    lawyerpoliticianinternational forum participantpoet
    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 31 December 2018. 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 41)
    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 51)
    Occupations
    television actormodelactor
    Biography

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

  4. Mario Sergio Cortella

    Mario Sergio Cortella
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1954-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    philosopherwriterscience communicator
    Biography

    Mario Sergio Cortella is a Brazilian philosopher, writer, educator and speaker most known for putting into the public sphere and helping popularize in questions related to philosophy in Brazilian contemporary society. He is also known as a prominent educator. Having studied with Paulo Freire, Cortella applied Freire's approach to education while he was secretary of education of São Paulo city during the '90s. He is professor of theological philosophy at PUC-SP.

All 35 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 12,325,000

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