Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Coat of arms of the university
Other name
PUC-MG
PUC Minas
MottoConhecimento que transforma (in english:Knowledge that transforms)
TypePrivate, non-profit
Established12 December 1958
AffiliationRoman Catholic Church
ChancellorWalmor Oliveira de Azevedo
RectorProf. Dr. Padre Luiz Henrique Eloy e Silva
Academic staff
1,271
Administrative staff
2,959
Students80,078
Undergraduates40,827
Postgraduates39,251
Location, ,
Brazil
CampusUrban
ColorsBlue and grey
Websitepucminas.br

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.