Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
Coat of arms of the university
MottoAlis Grave Nil (Latin)
Motto in English
With wings, nothing is heavy
TypePrivate Roman Catholic Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher Education Institution
Established30 October 1940 (30 October 1940)[1]
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
ChancellorOrani João Cardinal Tempesta, OCist.
PresidentFr. Anderson Antonio Pedroso, S.J.
Vice rectorFr. André Luís de Araújo, S.J.
Academic staff
800[2]
Students21,240 (In year 2022)
Undergraduates8,700 (In year 2022)
Postgraduates2,566
Location
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225, Gávea - Rio de Janeiro
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22°58′45.48″S 43°13′56.82″W
CampusUrban
ColorsYellow and Blue
Websitewww.puc-rio.br

The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro; PUC-Rio) is a Jesuit, Catholic, pontifical university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the joint responsibility of the Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro and the Society of Jesus.

  1. ^ "Foundation Day". Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2010-04-23.
  2. ^ "Número de Professores". Archived from the original on 2008-12-19. Retrieved 2010-04-23.

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