Overview
Founded in 1958, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Belo Horizonte (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has branch campuses in Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas, Serro and Uberlândia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC MINAS) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC MINAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 65-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUC MINAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais  |
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| Name (English) | Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais |
| Acronym | PUC MINAS |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Motto | Conhecimento que transforma Knowledge that transforms |
| Colours | Blue and gray |
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University Location
| Address | 500 Dom José Gaspar Street - Coração Eucarístico Belo Horizonte 30535-901 Minas Gerais Brazil |
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+55 (31) 3319 4444 |
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+55 (31) 3319 4225 |
| Other locations | Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas, Serro and Uberlândia |
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