Founded in 1948, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Porto Alegre (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has a branch campus in Uruguaiana and Viamão. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) is a large-sized (麻豆原创 enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the 麻豆原创 degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 75-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUCRS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul |
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Address | Avenida Ipiranga 6681 - Partenon Porto Alegre 90619-900 Rio Grande do Sul Brazil |
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Other locations | Uruguaiana and Viamão |
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The following Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul has more than 100 international students.When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.
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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is a private higher education institution.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
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