Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais facts for kids
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
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Coat of arms of the university
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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 Eloy e Silva |
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Academic staff
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1,271 |
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Administrative staff
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2,959 |
| Students | 80,078 |
| Undergraduates | 40,827 |
| Postgraduates | 39,251 |
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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 Minas or PUC-MG) is a large private university in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It is a Catholic university, meaning it is connected to the Roman Catholic Church. PUC Minas is known for being one of the best private universities in Brazil. It was chosen as the top private university in Brazil in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014.
About PUC Minas
PUC Minas is a big school for higher education in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It has over 100 buildings. These buildings hold many different things. You can find labs for experiments and large libraries for studying.
The university also has a museum and its own TV channel. There is a special center for learning from a distance. Students can use multimedia rooms, theaters, and auditoriums. It even has a hospital for animals and clinics for dental, psychological, and psychotherapy treatments.
PUC Minas is one of the top universities in Brazil. The Brazilian Ministry of Education gave it a rating of 4. The highest rating is 5, which is usually given to public universities. This shows how good PUC Minas is.
PUC Minas has received awards for helping students get ready for jobs. The Federation of Industries of Minas Gerais gave it an award. This award was for having the best ways to train students and connect them with companies.
In 2003, PUC Minas became the first private university in Brazil to have a special lab for studying 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 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 cities in Minas Gerais. The center warns about big storms. It also gives predictions for farming, transport, electricity, industry, and tourism.
Where are the Campuses?
PUC Minas has its main campus in the Coração Eucarístico district of Belo Horizonte. But it also has other campuses. These are in the Barreiro, São Gabriel, and Lourdes districts. You can also find PUC Minas campuses in the cities of Arcos, Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas, and Serro.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many notable people have studied at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. These former students are called alumni.
Alumni
Here are some famous alumni from PUC Minas:
- Cármen Lúcia – A top judge in Brazil's highest court.
- José Bonifácio Borges de Andrada – A former Attorney General of Brazil.
- Clésio Andrade – A senator from Minas Gerais and a businessman.
- Aécio Neves – An economist and former Governor of Minas Gerais.
- Fernando Pimentel – An economist and former Governor of Minas Gerais.
- Rodrigo Pacheco – A lawyer and senator for Minas Gerais. He is also the President of the Brazilian Senate.
- Chico Pinheiro – A former journalist for TV Globo.
- Adriana Araújo – A journalist for Record TV.
- Patrus Ananias – A lawyer and House Representative for Minas Gerais.
- 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
