Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais facts for kids
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
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Other name
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PUC-MG PUC Minas |
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| Motto | Conhecimento que transforma (in english:Knowledge that transforms) |
| Type | Private, non-profit |
| Established | 12 December 1958 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Chancellor | Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Padre Luiz Henrique |
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Academic staff
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2,411 |
| Students | 63,528 |
| Undergraduates | 47,434 |
| Postgraduates | 12,580 |
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Brazil
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| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and grey |
The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (also known as PUC-MG or PUC Minas) is a big university in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It is a private university, which means it is not run by the government. It is also a Catholic university, connected to the Roman Catholic Church.
PUC-MG is known for being one of the best private universities in Brazil. It was chosen as the top private university several times, including in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014. The university is supported by the Catholic Archdiocese of Belo Horizonte.
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About PUC Minas
PUC Minas is a large school for higher education in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It has more than 100 buildings. These buildings hold many useful places for students. You can find labs, libraries, and even a museum there.
The university also has its own TV channel. There is a special center for learning from a distance. Students can use multimedia rooms, theaters, and auditoriums. For practical learning, there is a veterinary hospital. There are also clinics for psychotherapy, dental care, and psychological help.
How Good is PUC Minas?
PUC-MG is one of the best universities in Brazil. The Brazilian Ministry of Education gave it a rating of 4. The highest rating a university can get is 5. This top rating is usually given to public universities. So, a rating of 4 for a private university is very good!
Awards and Special Projects
PUC-MG has won awards for helping students get ready for jobs. The Federation of Industries of Minas Gerais (FIEMG) gave it an award. This award was for having the best ways to train students. It also recognized how well students are connected with companies for internships.
In 2003, PUC Minas was the first private university in Brazil to have a special lab for studying the weather. This lab is called the Centre of Excellence in Climatology. It was created with help from Cemig, an energy company. The TempoClima Center has special equipment to get weather information. It also has a lab for geography students.
The main goal of this center is to predict the weather for three days ahead. It helps all 853 towns in Minas Gerais. The center warns about big storms. It also gives predictions for farming, transportation, electricity, industry, and tourism.
Campuses
PUC-MG has its main campus in the Coração Eucarístico district in Belo Horizonte. But it also has other campuses. These are in the Barreiro, São Gabriel, and Praça da Liberdade districts.
The university also has campuses in other cities. These cities include Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Guanhães, Poços de Caldas, and Serro.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many successful people have studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. Here are some of them:
- Cármen Lúcia: She was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Federal Court, which is like the highest judge in Brazil.
- José Bonifácio Borges de Andrada: He used to be the Attorney General of Brazil. This is a top legal job.
- Clésio Andrade: He is a Senator from Minas Gerais and a businessman. Senators help make laws for the country.
- Aécio Neves: An economist who was also the Governor of Minas Gerais. A governor leads a state.
- Fernando Pimentel: Another economist and Governor of Minas Gerais.
- Rodrigo Pacheco: A lawyer and Senator for Minas Gerais. He was also the President of the Brazilian Senate.
- Chico Pinheiro: A well-known journalist for TV Globo.
- Adriana Araújo: A journalist for Record TV.
- Patrus Ananias: A lawyer and a House Representative for Minas Gerais. Representatives help make laws in the lower house of government.
- Alberto Taveira Corrêa: A leader in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Wladimir Ribeiro: A former international swimmer.
- Dora Castanheira: A volleyball player.
- Natália Guimarães: A Brazilian actress, TV host, journalist, and model.
- Selma Sueli Silva: An author, businesswoman, and internet celebrity.
See also
In Spanish: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Minas Gerais para niños
- Brazil University Rankings
- Universities and Higher Education in Brazil
