INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #19919
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Pucrs
南里奥格兰德天主教大学，PUCRS
Porto Alegre, Brazil
SectorPrivate Catholic research university
Founded1948
Enrollment32,000
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DECADE PERFORMANCE INDEX · 2018–2027
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INSTITUTIONAL METRICS
Quick Facts & Campus Profile
Total Enrollment
32,000
Active Students
Faculty Size
~1,778
Est. 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 Grande do Sul is a private Catholic research university in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Established in 1948, it is a leading institution in Brazil, known for its strengths in a wide range of academic disciplines, including law, medicine, and engineering. The university is a world leader in research and is known for its commitment to academic excellence.
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES
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law
medicine
engineering
humanities
social sciences
business and economics
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In the THE World University Rankings 2027, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Pucrs is ranked #1201-1400.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Pucrs is located in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Pucrs was founded in 1948.
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Pucrs has approximately 32,000 enrolled students.