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Other names:
Catholic University Pontifica
Contact: (021)529-9922
Pontificia Universidade Catolica (PUC-RIO)
Rua Marquês de São Vicente, 225, 22453-900 Gávea, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 38097 Brazil
4.34 / 5 based on 60 reviews.
87% of students recommend
60 reviews
60 reviews of Pontificia Universidade Catolica
HOUSING
by carpintero, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
Humanities, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because the first time you live in a country it is strictly necesary, according to my point of view, to live with a family or native friends to experience great cultural immersion. But when you have lived there yet, it´s better to live by yourself, so you don´t bother your friends.
Personal comments:
I experienced a wonderful time in Rio with the family I lived. The first day I was in the city they already have done all the arregments with the family and I already haved a clean and nice room. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Jérôme, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Lyon, France
Telecommunications, Double graduation agreement between Centrale and PUC
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
If you are to go to Rio have a friday night in Lapa or to the San Cristovao "party". Go there with basic chothes. You may meet the Brazil there. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Christopher, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, United States
Business Studies, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The courses I chose were those for which I would recieve credit in my home university. I very much enjoyed the majority of them.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
A smoother registration process would be beneficial. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by carpintero, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico
Humanities, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Portuguese How much did you improve your Portuguese?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
When I got on the plane and the people started to speak in portuguese I got scared because I didn´t understand a thing, but the first week I were there I got used to the sound of the language and I felt secure. Then I had no problems. I guess is the will and the need to communicate with people that makes the difference. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Christopher, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, United States
Business Studies, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Food, housing, nightlife, and travel are cheaper in Brazil than in the U.S. However, all types of telefone usage are more expensive, and my tuition in the university was about the same as what I paid in the U.S. Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I ended up paying about %15 more for tuition towards the end of my stay due to changes in the exchange rate between the American Dollar and Brazilian Real. Because of the fact that my university did not have a program with the university that I chose in Brazil, I was paying tuition directly to the Brazilian university, month by month. I would recommend trying to study abroad through a university in your home country in which you continue to pay your regular, home university's tuition in order to avoid exhange rate fluctuations. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Chris, Indiana University, Bloomington, United States
Language, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
When I was truly leaving so I could have saved more money! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I think it is an excellent facility for any student wishing to study in Rio de Janeiro. FINAL COMMENTS
Be certain to open lines of communication with the CCII office at PUC well before your intended period of study begins. This will only work in you favor, as they are eager to assist all foreign students in any way they can. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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