Founded in 1960, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Curitiba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Parana. This institution also has branch campuses in Londrina, Maringá, Toledo and São José dos Pinhais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 64-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Brazilian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUCPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná |
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Name | Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná |
Colours | Red and white |
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Address | Rua Imaculada Conceição, 1155 - Prado Velho Curitiba 80215-901 Parana Brazil |
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+55 (41) 3271 1515 | |
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Other locations | Londrina, Maringá, Toledo and São José dos Pinhais |
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The following Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná'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 Paraná's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná 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.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná.
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná is a private higher education institution.
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná 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 Paraná has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná's main services:
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Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1959
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