Universidade Católica de Goiás

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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC Goiás) is a prominent private institution in Brazil, recognized for its strong academic tradition and commitment to social responsibility. It excels particularly in Health Sciences, Law, Engineering, and Social Sciences, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. For international students, PUC Goiás provides exchange opportunities through its International Relations Office, facilitating cultural immersion and academic collaboration with partner universities worldwide. While most courses are taught in Portuguese, the university supports international students in adapting to the local environment and language. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with the community of Goiás, fostering a vibrant academic environment rooted in Catholic values and regional development.

Background

The Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (Portuguese: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás, PUC-Goiás) is a private and non-profit Pontifical catholic university, located in Goiânia (headquarters) and Ipameri, is the first university of the State of Goiás. It is maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of Goiânia. Founded on October 19, 1961, by the Sociedade Goiana de Cultura, a non-profit foundation maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of Goiânia, PUC Goiás is the oldest higher education institution of the state and of the Central-Western region, preceding by two months the foundation of UFG. According to INEP.

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