Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás

Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás
Other name
PUC-Goiás
MottoVeritas, in scientia et fide (in English: Truth, in Science and in belief)
TypePrivate, non-profit
EstablishedOctober 17, 1959
AffiliationRoman Catholic Church
ChancellorWashington Cruz, C.P.
RectorWolmir Therezio Amado
Vice rectorOlga Izilda Ronchi
Students25,000
Location,
Brazil
CampusUrban
Colors    Grey and yellow
Websitewww.pucgoias.edu.br

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.