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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
About
The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 620 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 29 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
- 11,715
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2021 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =320 | 63.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =331 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =392 | 62.6 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-420 | - | 2023 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-520 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =1,115 | 34.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro?
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =620, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,354.
When was Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro founded?
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1940.
What are the top subjects at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro?
Top subjects at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Petroleum Engineering, Art & Design, Philosophy, Politics.
Where is Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro located?
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.