Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1194 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #51 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #30 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #4 of 15 | In Sao Paulo |
| #195 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
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 Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or foreign equivalent and entrance examination (Vestibular) |
| Academic Calendar | February 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 21,824 scientific papers published and 55,490 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.
Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 49 |
| 1992 | 30 | 30 |
| 1993 | 41 | 34 |
| 1994 | 43 | 40 |
| 1995 | 42 | 58 |
| 1996 | 58 | 60 |
| 1997 | 89 | 87 |
| 1998 | 83 | 88 |
| 1999 | 152 | 93 |
| 2000 | 182 | 125 |
| 2001 | 173 | 159 |
| 2002 | 179 | 201 |
| 2003 | 260 | 269 |
| 2004 | 281 | 326 |
| 2005 | 349 | 400 |
| 2006 | 442 | 522 |
| 2007 | 677 | 786 |
| 2008 | 664 | 935 |
| 2009 | 644 | 1253 |
| 2010 | 711 | 1636 |
| 2011 | 807 | 1936 |
| 2012 | 909 | 2253 |
| 2013 | 979 | 2487 |
| 2014 | 1061 | 2806 |
| 2015 | 1364 | 3203 |
| 2016 | 1421 | 2596 |
| 2017 | 1295 | 2500 |
| 2018 | 1376 | 3016 |
| 2019 | 1524 | 3518 |
| 2020 | 1681 | 4602 |
| 2021 | 1638 | 5886 |
| 2022 | 1286 | 5171 |
| 2023 | 1080 | 5360 |
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
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Michel Temer
- Occupations
- lawyerpoetinternational forum participantpolitician
- Biography
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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.
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Reynaldo Gianecchini
- Occupations
- actormodeltelevision actor
- Biography
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Reynaldo Fernandes Cisotto Gianecchini Júnior is a Brazilian actor and model.
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Guilherme Boulos
- Occupations
- politicianwriterteacher
- Biography
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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.
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Mario Sergio Cortella
- Occupations
- science communicatorwriterphilosopher
- Biography
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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.
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 | 12,396,000 |