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Universidade Católica de Petrópolis

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world rank  7612

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Overview

Founded in 1953, the Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (Catholic University of Petrópolis) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Petrópolis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio de Janeiro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (UCP) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (UCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 71-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Brazilian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Católica de Petrópolis' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Catholic University of Petrópolis
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UCP
Founded 1953
Motto Non excidet
Not be extinguished
Colours Orange and blue
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University Location

Address Rua Benjamin Constant, 213 - Centro
Petrópolis
25610-130 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Católica de Petrópolis Phone Number (24) 2244 4000
Universidade Católica de Petrópolis Fax Number (24) 2242 7747
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidade Católica de Petrópolis is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade Católica de Petrópolis categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidade Católica de Petrópolis.



Universidade Católica de Petrópolis: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua Benjamin Constant, 213
Petrópolis 25610-130
(24) 2244 4000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Not reported.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Universidade Católica de Petrópolis is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Library University Library

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Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade Católica de Petrópolis's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Católica de Petrópolis is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Free Online Courses

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