Following the Marist educational approach, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná - PUCPR is a comprehensive confessional private non-profit communitarian university guided by ethical, Christian and Marist principles, has as Mission the development and dissemination of knowledge and culture and the promotion of comprehensive and permanent qualification of citizens and professionals committed to life and to the progress of the society. Education with a humanistic approach coupled with intellectual engagement is present at PUCPR throughout its 4 campuses within the State of Paraná. The main campus is located in Curitiba, the capital city of Paraná, known as the Ecological Capital of Brazil. According to Forbes Magazine, it is one of the world's smartest cities, and in 2010 the city was awarded the Globe Sustainable City Award. PUCPR offers over 60 undergraduate programs, 29 graduate programs, and more than 150 professional certificate programs, in addition to technical and continuing education programs. Intense international cooperation and mobility programs carried out with more than 240 international partner institutions in 27 countries are important elements in our strategy of institutional development. It is a well-consolidated university known nationwide as one of the best higher education institutions in Brazil. PUCPR invests massively in Faculty development and infrastructure, which provide support to the educational activities. Examples include Practical Training Centers, Research Laboratories, Career Services, Agency of Innovation and Technopark (spin-off structure), Experimental Farm, Community Outreach Projects, Integrated Library System, four Hospitals, three Radio Stations and one TV Station. ___________________________________________________________________________
About Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Following the Marist educational approach, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná - PUCPR is a comprehensive confessional private non-profit communitarian university guided by ethical, Christian and Marist principles, has as Mission the development and dissemination of knowledge and culture and the promotion of comprehensive and permanent qualification of citizens and professionals committed to life and to the progress of the society. Education with a humanistic approach coupled with intellectual engagement is present at PUCPR throughout its 4 campuses within the State of Paraná. The main campus is located in Curitiba, the capital city of Paraná, known as the Ecological Capital of Brazil. According to Forbes Magazine, it is one of the world's smartest cities, and in 2010 the city was awarded the Globe Sustainable City Award. PUCPR offers over 60 undergraduate programs, 29 graduate programs, and more than 150 professional certificate programs, in addition to technical and continuing education programs. Intense international cooperation and mobility programs carried out with more than 240 international partner institutions in 27 countries are important elements in our strategy of institutional development. It is a well-consolidated university known nationwide as one of the best higher education institutions in Brazil. PUCPR invests massively in Faculty development and infrastructure, which provide support to the educational activities. Examples include Practical Training Centers, Research Laboratories, Career Services, Agency of Innovation and Technopark (spin-off structure), Experimental Farm, Community Outreach Projects, Integrated Library System, four Hospitals, three Radio Stations and one TV Station. ___________________________________________________________________________
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná is one of the top private universities in Curitiba, Brazil. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Curitiba, Curitiba Brazil
# 1201-1400QS World University Rankings
About Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
About Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná is one of the top private universities in Curitiba, Brazil. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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