Catholic University of Petrópolis facts for kids
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Universidade Católica de Petrópolis
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Coat of arms of the university
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Other name
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UCP |
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| Motto | Non excidet |
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Motto in English
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Not be extinguished |
| Type | Private, non-profit |
| Established | December 21, 1961 |
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Religious affiliation
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Roman Catholic Church |
| Chancellor | Dom Filippo Santoro |
| Rector | José Luiz Rangel Sampaio Fernandes |
| Vice rector | José Maria Pereira |
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Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
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Brazil
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| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Orange and blue |
The Catholic University of Petrópolis (often called UCP) is a special kind of university in Petrópolis, Brazil. Petrópolis is a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. UCP is a private university, which means it's not run by the government. It's also non-profit, so it uses its money to improve the school.
This university is supported by the Catholic Church in Petrópolis. UCP is known for its good education. For example, its Physiotherapy program got the highest score in Rio de Janeiro state on a big student exam. Its Biomedicine program also scored very high. This shows that UCP is one of the best private universities in the state for these subjects. The UCP Law School is also highly recommended by the National Bar Association of Brazil.
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What You Can Study at UCP
UCP offers many different courses for students. These are called undergraduate degrees. This means you can study there after finishing high school. The university has several main areas of study.
Engineering and Computing
This center focuses on subjects like building design and technology. You can study different types of engineering here. This includes Civil engineering (for buildings), Electrical engineering (for electricity), and Computer engineering (for computers). All these courses are taught at the Barão do Amazonas Campus.
Law and Social Sciences
If you are interested in law or business, this center is for you. The Legal Science Center offers a degree in Law. The Center for Applied Social Sciences has courses like Business, Accountancy, and Economic sciences. You can also study Communication, Marketing, and International relations. These courses are mainly at the Benjamin Constant Campus.
Health Sciences
This center is for students who want to work in healthcare. You can study Biomedicine, Physical therapy, or Psychology. There is also a course for Physical education. These health-related courses are offered at the Barão do Amazonas Campus.
Theology and Humanities
This center explores subjects about human culture and beliefs. You can study Philosophy, Education, History, and Languages. There is also a course in Theology (the study of religion). If you love music, UCP also has a Music course. These courses are mostly at the Benjamin Constant Campus.
How to Join UCP
To get into UCP for an undergraduate degree, students usually take one of two exams. One is the ENEM, which is a national exam in Brazil. The other is UCP's own entrance exam, called a vestibular. These tests help the university choose its new students.
Images for kids
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Benjamin Constant Campus
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Católica de Petrópolis para niños
