Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo

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Global Influence
Brazilian private university

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About Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo

According to Wikipedia, The Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo , locally known as PUC or the Catholic University , is a private and non-profit Catholic university. It is maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of São Paulo. The university is also responsible for the St. Lucinda Hospital and the TUCA theatre

What Is Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo Known For?

Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Law
#358
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#367
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #358 worldwide for influence in Law.

Constitutional Law
#36
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#40
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Civil Law
#58
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#59
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International Law
#494
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#520
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Religious Studies
#233
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#254
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #233 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

Theology
#131
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#158
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Ministry
#647
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#647
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Canon Law
#78
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#79
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Education
#922
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#926
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #922 worldwide for influence in Education.

Higher Education
#907
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#907
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Pedagogy
#266
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#272
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Public Education
#984
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#984
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education Degrees
Philosophy
#528
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#584
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #528 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

Marxism
#193
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#193
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Ethics
#1207
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#1210
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Epistemology
#907
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#920
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philosophy Degrees
Political Science
#929
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#938
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #929 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

Human Rights
#286
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#287
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Government
#1188
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#1188
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Public Administration
#695
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#697
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political-science Degrees
Business
#1602
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#1604
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1602 worldwide for influence in Business.

Finance
#535
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#535
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Accounting
#871
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#872
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Management
#4753
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#4754
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business Degrees
Communications
#1095
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#1128
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1095 worldwide for influence in Communications.

Linguistics
#412
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#427
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Journalism
#870
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#875
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Rhetoric
#1282
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#1283
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communications Degrees
Engineering
#1665
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#1688
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1665 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

Electrical Engineering
#678
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#681
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Mechanical Engineering
#973
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#977
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Industrial Engineering
#328
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#328
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engineering Degrees
Literature
#1011
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#1068
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1011 worldwide for influence in Literature.

Writing
#881
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#905
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Mythology
#2444
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#2445
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literature Degrees
Psychology
#618
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#633
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #618 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

Psychoanalysis
#159
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#167
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Social Psychology
#289
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#290
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psychology Degrees
History
#1161
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#1175
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1161 worldwide for influence in History.

Political History
#479
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#479
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Economic History
#568
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#571
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American History
#2577
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#2577
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history Degrees
Economics
#1091
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#1100
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1091 worldwide for influence in Economics.

Taxation
#813
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#813
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economics Degrees
Medical
#2302
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#2305
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #2302 worldwide for influence in Medical.

Physical Therapy
#138
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#138
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Dentistry
#1186
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#1186
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Plastic Surgery
#181
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#182
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medicine Degrees
Computer Science
#2440
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#2447
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #2440 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

Computer Engineering
#575
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#575
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Information Systems
#696
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#696
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Computer Architecture
#173
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#173
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computer-science Degrees
Chemistry
#1451
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#1475
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1451 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

Chemical Engineering
#630
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#632
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Nanotechnology
#1653
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#1653
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chemistry Degrees
Sociology
#881
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#893
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #881 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

Ethnic Studies
#605
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#605
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Gender Studies
#1195
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#1195
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sociology Degrees
Physics
#1716
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#1742
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1716 worldwide for influence in Physics.

Nuclear Physics
#738
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#744
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Astronomy
#3472
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#3486
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Biophysics
#1429
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#1429
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physics Degrees
Mathematics
#2595
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#2634
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #2595 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

Statistics
#2093
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#2099
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Algebra
#988
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#1001
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Measure Theory
#968
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#995
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math Degrees
Biology
#6120
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#6141
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #6120 worldwide for influence in Biology.

Pathology
#1096
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#1102
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Agriculture
#6196
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#6197
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Ecology
#2168
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#2172
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biology Degrees
Earth Sciences
#3380
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#3396
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #3380 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

Geography
#2351
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#2355
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earth-science Degrees
Nursing
#3361
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#3362
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #3361 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Social Work
#1924
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#1925
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #1924 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

Empowerment
#2431
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#2431
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social-work Degrees
Criminal Justice
#3474
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#3477
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #3474 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

Law Enforcement
#1933
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#1933
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criminal-justice Degrees
Anthropology
#5060
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#5067
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Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo ranks #5060 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.

Social Anthropology
#751
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#753
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Cultural Anthropology
#967
World Rank
#971
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anthropology Degrees

Who Are Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo's Most Influential Alumni?

Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Law, and Philosophy. Here are some of Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo's most famous alumni:

Maria Rita Kehl
Maria Rita Kehl
A Brazilian writer, poet and literary critic.
Michel Temer
A President of Brazil from 2016 to 2018.
Esther Figueiredo Ferraz
A Lawyer, secondary teacher, state secretary and Brazilian minister .
Ivone Gebara
A Brazilian nun and theologian.
Edson Fachin
Edson Fachin
A Brazilian jurist and lawyer.
Mario Sergio Cortella
Mario Sergio Cortella
A Brazilian author, philosopher.
Clèmerson Merlin Clève
Clèmerson Merlin Clève
A Brazilian lawyer.
Ayres Britto
Ayres Britto
A Brazilian judge.
Ingedore Grünfeld Villaça Koch
A Brazilian linguist.
Sílvio Ferraz
A University professor and researcher active in Brazil.
Thiago Amparo
A Brazilian human rights defender.