Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Undergraduate strengths: Engineering, Business, Design, International Relations. Taught primarily in Portuguese/English.
Is Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) right for you?
Best for students who
- want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
- prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
- enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Rio de Janeiro
- need study abroad to stay genuinely affordable
- are set on Engineering, Business, Design
Maybe not for you if you
- are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
- prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
- want a subject well outside Engineering or Business
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Undergraduate courses
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Undergraduate entry requirements
PUC entrance exam / ENEM.
Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
- ENEM / Vestibular (Brazil) — Brazilian university entrance exam (ENEM), scored 0-1000 per area.
Costs (per year)
- Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €4,000 – €9,000
- Living: €7,000 – €11,000
Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) — always confirm on the official site.
Top employers & salary
Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
Typical graduate salary: €18,000–€40,000/yr
Housing & city
Student wellbeing
Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.
Clubs & activities
Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.
Around campus & Rio de Janeiro
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