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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
(PUCPR)
About
The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná is a private, not-for-profit Catholic university in Brazil.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,606
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 401+ | 18.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =855 | 32.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =904 | 32.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná?
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =1,468.
When was Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná founded?
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná was founded in 1960.
What are the top subjects at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná?
Top subjects at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná include: Law & Legal Studies, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering & Technology, Clinical & Health.
Where is Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná located?
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná is located in Curitiba, Brazil.