INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #20034
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
巴拉那天主教大学
Curitiba, Londrina, Maringá, Toledo, Brazil
SectorPrivate Catholic university
Founded1959
Enrollment30,000
Student : Staff18:1
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DECADE PERFORMANCE INDEX · 2018–2027
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INSTITUTIONAL METRICS
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Total Enrollment
30,000
Active Students
Faculty Size
1,650
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 Paraná is a private Catholic university in Curitiba, Brazil. Established in 1959, 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-renowned institution known for its commitment to academic excellence.
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES
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law
medicine
engineering
business
humanities
life sciences
architecture
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In the THE World University Rankings 2027, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná is ranked #1201-1400.
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná is located in Curitiba, Londrina, Maringá, Toledo, Brazil.
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná was founded in 1959.
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná has approximately 30,000 enrolled students.