THE
UNIVERSITY
Pontificia
Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
Only
a select group of people has the opportunity to study at
PUC-Rio,
one of the top five universities in Brazil.
DISCOVER
WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY HERE
Prestigious
UNIVERSITY
Research
CENTER
Complete
INFRASTRUCTURE
Outstanding
CAMPUS
Strategic
LOCATION
Recognized
worldwide as one of the most important doctoral research centers in
the country, the Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
(PUC-Rio) was founded in 1940 with the objective of developing
knowledge based on humanistic values.
The
university now has 20,000 students who come from a variety of
religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.
Academic
centers and courses:
Center
for Theology and Human Sciences (CTCH):
Arts
and Design (Product Development, Digital Media and Fashion),
Education, Language and Literature (Modern Languages, Literature,
Linguistics, Translation, Creative Writing, Performing Arts),
Pedagogy, Philosophy, Psychology and Theology;
Center
for Social Sciences (CCS):
Business,
Economics, Law, Communications (Journalism, Publicity and Cinema),
Geography and Environment, History, Social Service, Sociology and
International Relations;
Center
for Science and Technology (CTC):
Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering (Chemical,
Petroleum, Control and Automation, Civil, Materials and Metallurgy,
Environmental, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical and Production)
Center
for Biology and Medicine (CCBM):
Graduate
courses held at specialized off-campus clinics.
Interdisciplinary
courses:
Architecture
and Urban Studies, Environmental Engineering, and independent
research institutes and projects, such as the Center for
Telecommunications Studies (CETUC), Business School (IAG) and the
Genesis Institute (Entrepreneurship Center and Trainee Program).
All
departments offer:
Undergraduate
courses: Bachelor�s degree
Graduate
courses: Master�s and Doctorate*
Many
continuing education courses are available as well.
(*Doctorate
except: Geography and Social Communication)
The
International Programs Central Coordination Office
The
International Programs is responsible for agreements of international
cooperation that permit the exchange of graduate and undergraduate
students, scientific publications, joint research and exchange of
faculty and researchers.
Student
Exchange Programs
|
|
PROGRAM
|
Period
of study
|
Caracteristics
|
|
International
Students
|
International
Student Exchange
|
1
or 2 semesters
|
with
credits
|
|
|
Double
Degree
|
1,5
to 2 years
|
with
credits + degree
|
|
|
Pre-term
Portuguese as a Second Language course
|
1
month
|
language
program only
|
|
|
Customized
|
1
to 4 weeks
|
various
programs
|
Portuguese
As A Second Language At Puc-Rio
The
majority of courses (except modern languages) are taught in
Portuguese. In addition to Portuguese, which is mandatory,
international students can enroll in the wide range of courses
offered by PUC-Rio departments.
Because language proficiency varies among international students,
PUC-Rio offers 5 levels of Portuguese during the semester.
Level
I : Beginner
90h
/ term; 6h / week - 6 credits
Level
II : Intermediate I
90h
/ term; 6h / week - 6 credits
Level
III : Intermediate II
90h
/term; 6h / week - 6 credits
Level
IV : Advanced I
60h
/ term; 4h / week - 4 credits
Level
V : Advanced II
60h
/ term; 4h / week - 4 credits
Intensive
Pre-Term Courses
This
program offers the international student the opportunity to learn,
develop and experience the Brazilian language and culture before the
beginning of the semester so as to be better skilled to attend
regular classes.
Offered
twice a year in January/ February or July.
Offered
twice a year in January / February and July
The
placement test can be taken online or, in some cases, on the first
day of classes.
Classes
for all levels are available!
Study
in English at PUC-Rio
COURSES
IN ENGLISH + PORTUGUESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
The
courses taught in English have a content based on Brazilian and Latin
American aspects, such as: culture,
literature, business, design, civilization and history, among others.
Along
with the courses in English, international students must attend
Portuguese as a Second Language.
Candidates
must follow the regular application procedures presented at
www.puc-rio.br/ccci, indication the intention to attend classes in
English.
List
of courses
available at:
www.puc-rio.br/ensinopesq/ccci/estconv.html
Duration
1
or 2 academic semesters.
Application
Procedures and Deadlines
Applicants
must send the complete application form and other requested documents
as indicated at:
www.puc-rio.br/ensinopesq/ccci/forms-hp.html.
Customized
Programs
One
more option for an international program, developed
to attend specific needs of the international institutions. Generally
composed of Portuguese classes + Special Lectures
The
special lecture topics may include: Brazilian, South American and /
or Latin American Culture, Economics, Sociology, Politics, Natural
Resources and Environment, among many others.
The
custom-made programs are organized under the supervision of a faculty
member. The content may vary according to the demand of the
international institution and can be presented in English.
Along
with the academic sessions, extra activities such as city tours and
cultural visits can be organized.
Calendar
The
program can vary in length between one week and one month, preferably
in January
/ February or July (other periods are also negotiable).
University
Enrollment
Exchange
students (students
enrolled in institutions that have an exchange agreement with
PUC-Rio);
Special
students (students
enrolled in institutions with no formal agreements with PUC-Rio).
ACADEMIC
CALENDAR:
1st
semester: from February / March to mid-July.
2nd
semester: from August to mid-December.
The
international student can study at PUC-Rio for one or two semesters.
DEADLINES
FOR SUBMMTTING APPLICATIONS:
May
15th
(Exchange
program will begin in July / August);
October
15th
(Exchange
program will begin between February and March).
Contact
information:
incoming-ccci@puc-rio.br
+55-21-3527
1577
+55-21-
3527 1094 (fax)
More
information available at HYPERLINK "http://www.puc-rio.br/ccci"
http://www.puc-rio.br/ccci
