INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #19725
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, Puc-rio
里约热内卢天主教大学，PUC-Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
SectorPrivate Catholic research university
Founded1940
Enrollment21,240
Student : Staff15:1
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DECADE PERFORMANCE INDEX · 2018–2027
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INSTITUTIONAL METRICS
Quick Facts & Campus Profile
Total Enrollment
21,240
Active Students
Faculty Size
1,400
Academic Staff
Acceptance Rate
~62%
Tier Selectivity Est.
Safety Score
80/100
Regional Safety Index
Transportation
76/100
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Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.25
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
90/100Profile Alignment Index
Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING
Institutional Profile
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro is a private Catholic research university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Established in 1940, it is one of the top five universities in Brazil. The university is a world-renowned institution known for its strengths in a wide range of academic disciplines, including engineering, computer science, and law. The university is a world leader in research and is known for its commitment to academic excellence.
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES
Core Academic Disciplines
engineering
computer science
law
social sciences
business and economics
theology and human sciences
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In the THE World University Rankings 2027, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, Puc-rio is ranked #701-800.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, Puc-rio is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, Puc-rio was founded in 1940.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro, Puc-rio has approximately 21,240 enrolled students.