Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais | |
Coat of arms of the university | |
Other name | 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 |
Academic staff | 1,271 |
Administrative staff | 2,959 |
| Students | 80,078 |
| Undergraduates | 40,827 |
| Postgraduates | 39,251 |
| Location | , , Brazil |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and grey |
| Website | pucminas |
The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Portuguese: Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, PUC-MG) is a private and non-profit Brazilian Catholic university in Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais. In 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014, PUC-MG was chosen the best private university in Brazil. It is maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of Belo Horizonte.