Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro was the first private higher education institution in the country, created by the Catholic Church in 1940. 

Beyond providing education, PUC-Rio undertook the task of assisting the community, based on Christian ethical values, solidarity, and human respect. PUC-Rio represents a space for achievement, overcoming challenges, and development of its students.

The referential starting-point of PUC-Rio is the complete development of the human being in two main perspectives: the philosophical and the theological. PUC-Rio is a non-profit philanthropic institution. It is a Catholic university based in Christian humanistic principles.

 

Besides that, it is a doctoral research institution that focuses primarily on the development of academic and scientific knowledge. PUC-Rio is united by a common interest in seeking the truth and acting in accordance with the needs of society and with the ever-changing world. For example, students engage with low-income neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and engage in programs for pupils with learning difficulties. 

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Links for further information:

 

• Departments

• International Cooperation