Quick Summary
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) is a private (catholic) founded in 1946, located in São Paulo, Brazil. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16500 students including 1.5% from outside Brazil. Known for strengths in Law, Philosophy, Social Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier social sciences and humanities institution in Latin America with high reputation in the legal field.
Subject Strengths
LawPhilosophySocial SciencesCommunicationPsychologyEducation
Founded1946
TypePrivate (Catholic)
Total Students16500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio17
CampusUrban
Campus SizeMultiple Urban Campuses
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Santa Lucinda
AccreditationMinistry of Education (MEC) Brazil
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, Specialization
Programs
Philosophy, Social Sciences, Law, Communication, Education, Psychology
PhD Programs
Education, Management, Digital Technologies
Online Programs
IPPUC-SP, PIPEq, CENCAS
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education (MEC) Brazil
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · December (Summer Semester)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · June (Winter Semester)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the Vestibular exam or use your ENEM score. For Law and Psychology, competition is significantly higher.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Brazilian Real
UG Tuition
R$42,000/yr
per year · BRL
Living Cost
R$36,000/yr
per year · BRL
PG Tuition
R$33,000/yr
per year · BRL
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
R$78,180/yr
tuition + living + essentials · BRL
Scholarships AvailableProUni, FIES, CEBAS, Merit-based
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidFederal government programs and internal tuition waivers
Work-StudyAvailable for specific administration and library roles
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, Specialization programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Journalism | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Philosophy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$15,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExcellent connections with São Paulo corporate and legal sectors
Industry Connections
Strong links with Brazilian legal firmsmedia conglomeratesand NGOs
Notable Alumni
Michel Temer, Gabriel Chalita, Maria Rita Kehl
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Limited urban courts and partner facilities
Student Clubs
Academic Directories (DAs), Athletics, Theater, Debate
Library Resources
Large collection of rare social science and law books
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with universities in Portugal, France, Italy, and Spain
Summer Programs
Short-term Portuguese as a Second Language courses