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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.

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87% of students recommend
60 reviews
Housing
4.6/5
 All experiences (60)
Student life
4.5/5
 5 stars (42)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (12)
Languages
4.8/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.9/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“Go to Rio, it is the best place to study abroad.” Read Review
vanina_v, France

60 reviews of Pontificia Universidade Catolica

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HOUSING    
by Cláudia, Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial, Lisboa, Portugal
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It is the better way if you decide to share with other students. You are more independent because you have your things and you can invite people over.
Personal comments:
The Housing Department is excellent and they really give their best to find something that suits the students.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Christopher, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, United States
Business Studies, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Most cafes, bars, and clubs of Ipanema, Leblon, and Lapa.
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ACADEMIC    
by Vanina, Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
International Relations, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Brazilian Culture



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Cláudia, Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial, Lisboa, Portugal
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Portuguese
Was learning Portuguese a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
Brazil is simply an amazing country and have the chance to study in Rio de Janeiro is absolutely great. As a portuguese student I hadn't any difficulties to interact but the brazilian people are very welcome to anyone.
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EXPENSES    
by Cláudia, Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial, Lisboa, Portugal
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
I had to pay for an appartment and Rio as much more nightlife.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
In the beggining everything looks very cheap...
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OVERALL    
by enguyen, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Lyon, France
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
the north of the country, the ways of working in Brazil.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
don t judge, adapt yourself!!!!



FINAL COMMENTS

you will be helped by the international exchange programs services insidee the university
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