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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
(pop. 6 million)
Student Enrollment: 12,000
Language of instruction: Portuguese
www.puc-rio.br/ccci
International Office
Joint English - Portuguese Program
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year or semester
ISEP-Direct: Academic year, semester and summer
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Summer program available.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally Limited for US and International students. For the most current availability, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
ISEP-Direct chance of placement is Excellent.
Courses
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Academic Year or Semester – Regular Courses
Centers for Social Sciences (business administration, economy, geography & environment, history, law, social communication [journalism & advertising], social work, social sciences & international relations); Theology and Human Sciences (arts [industrial design], education, letters [conference interpretation, linguistics, literature, modern languages, Portuguese, translation], philosophy, psychology, theology); Science and Technology (chemistry, computer science & engineering [automation & control, civil, electrical & electronic, industrial & production, materials & metallurgy, mechanical], mathematics, physics); Interdisciplinary (architecture/ urbanism, environmental engineering, entrepreneurship).
Option 2: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Joint English-Portuguese Program
Take courses in English at PUC-Rio while learning Portuguese. The courses taught in English have a content based on Brazilian and Latin American aspects, such as culture, literature, business, design, civilization and history, among others. Along with the courses in English, international students must attend Portuguese as a Second Language courses (offered at all levels). Click here for more information about the Joint English-Portuguese program.
Courses for Graduate (Masters) Level
Graduate-level study only-biomedical sciences.
Academic Notes
Strong academic fields include business administration, computer science, economics, engineering, letters, mathematics, philosophy, physics, and theology. Curricula in communications, history, geography and environment, psychology, and sociology are also strong. PUC-Rio also has independent research institutes and/or projects that students may want to participate in: the Telecommunications Center (CETUC), the Institute of International Relations (IRI), the Institute of Business and Administration (IAG), and the Instituto Genesis (Incubator).
Registration in courses in the areas of law, business administration, economics, and engineering may be subject to the availability of places. In the area of social work many welfare projects are developed with homeless people, street children, drug addicts, etc.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
If ISEP places you at PUC Rio, you will be required to register online with the university before your placement is confirmed. Instructions will be emailed to you upon placement.
Language Notes
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Academic Year or Semester - Regular Courses
- A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Portuguese (Intermediate level) or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Students fluent in Spanish (native speaker or equivalent) can take a 4-week pre-session intensive language program for an additional fee.
- Portuguese language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for all levels.
- Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Option 2: ISEP-Exchange and ISEP-Direct: Joint English-Portuguese Program
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There is no minimum level of Portuguese required for the Joint English-Portuguese Program. All levels are welcome to apply.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Portuguese Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Portuguese Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
Observes Southern hemisphere calendar. Academic year: March to early December; Semester 1: March to early July; Semester 2: August to early December.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in a single-occupancy room in a family house. A monthly stipend is provided to cover the cost of meals and rent during the term; half of the stipend is paid in the months of July and December. No married student housing is available.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Summer Program
See summer program information
Profile
PUC-Rio, created in 1941, has extensive academic facilities including language labs, research labs in chemistry, computer science, engineering and physics, and educational labs in industrial design, journalism, psychology, and publicity. The main library serves the whole university community. In addition, there is also one specialized library per academic center. The student body is primarily Brazilian. Total enrollment: 12,000.
The campus is in a quiet neighborhood near the city's cultural and commercial centers. PUC-Rio is well equipped for sports, including gymnastics, soccer, handball, volleyball, basketball, judo, and karate. Capoeira classes can be taken for an additional cost.
Location
Rio de Janeiro was Brazil's capital until Brasilia was built in 1960. Due to its intense and diversified cultural life, it is still considered the country's heart. Its setting between mountains and ocean has an unforgettable effect on visitors. Rio is famous for its beaches, soccer teams and most of all, Carnival. Rio's natural beauty and cheerful people make it a pleasant city in which to live.
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