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PUCPR INTERNATIONAL

Internationalization opens the University’s doors to the world. PUCPR believes it is necessary to go beyond borders to ensure that global knowledge, research, and human development are accessible to all.

  • Partnership with 300+ higher education institutions around the world.
  • Our academic offer is available in English and other languages at different proficiency levels (basic, intermediate, advanced) in our six schools. 
  • Every year, 500+ undergraduate students enroll in exchange programs (incoming and outgoing).
  • Presence of international faculty and researchers from all over the world at PUCPR.
  • Double degree agreements with universities worldwide undergraduate and graduate in Economics, Business Management, Architecture and Urban Planning, Product Design, Journalism, Advertising, and Engineering.

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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

PUCPR has academic cooperation agreements with over 300 partner universities from more than 45 countries on all continents, which provides students and faculty members from a variety of institutions to acquire a Brazilian academic experience.

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Global Classes
PUCPR is the leading Brazilian institution in offering undergraduate classes entirely in English. In 2020, the Global Classes Program was launched and now offers an array of classes in different languages to both local and international students. It allows international students to complete an entire semester of study in a foreign language while interacting with Brazilian students, experiencing different cultural perspectives, and broadening their overall knowledge and understanding. Learn more.

Summer Institute
Students can apply and take credit-earning classes twice a year: in Curitiba (Brazil), during the southern hemisphere summer (January and February), or in Florence (Italy), during the European summer (June and July). In both cases, participants are able to develop complex and soft skills while adding international value to the curriculum. Course options are updated annually, allowing for the permanent offering of an exciting array of choices that make the most of its two headquarters, located in incredible and internationally renowned cities. Learn more.

Buddy Program
An initiative developed by PUCPR alumni participants of PUCPR exchange programs aims to assist international students in their cultural and social adjustment at PUCPR during their exchange program.

Undergraduate Research Scholarship – PIBIC International
Research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. The Undergraduate Research Program introduces students to the scientific research environment. At the same time, the PIBIC Master is focused on talented senior students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at PUCPR. Learn more.

Double Degree Programs
PUCPR offers an expanding number of double-degree opportunities at both undergraduate and graduate levels with institutions in countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, South Korea, the US, France, and many more, in different academic areas. Learn more.

Short-Term Program
For both inbound and outbound communities, developed in specific academic areas of interest through collaboration with partner institutions. Further information at [email protected]

Language & Culture Program

It is offered twice a year, during the winter and summer break, with a duration of 3 weeks with Intensive Portuguese Training and cultural activities. Learn more.

American Academy
The pioneering program in which the students start their undergraduate studies in Brazil and do the last two or three years in the United States, with the possibility of a double degree. A partnership between PUCPR and Kent State University (Ohio-USA) brings Brazil the most innovative program in Latin America. Learn more.

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR INTERNATIONALIZATION

Internationalizing higher education is no longer an option, but rather a necessity for every University committed to the quality of teaching, research, and extended learning. The great modern challenges of society, while having a local impact, are of global scale – energy, sustainability, cities, health, human rights, among others – and therefore, their solutions depend on the development of leaders with global vision and presence.

PUCPR decided to take on this task when it chose internationalization as an institutional priority. In this scenario, the Rectory, through the Pro-Rectory for Research, Graduate Programs and Innovation, and the Office for Internationalization has created a proposal for the internationalization of the University for the period from 2016 to 2022 (revised in 2018).

In summary, the PUCPR Strategic Plan for Internationalization 2016-2022 (revised in 2018) is organized in two broader axes, each one with three guidelines:

Axis 1 | InPUC – Internationalization within the Gates

  • Guideline 1 of InPUC – Internationalization at Home
  • Guideline 2 of InPUC – Capillarization of the Internationalization
  • Guideline 3 of InPUC – Infrastructure Adequacy

Axis 2 | OutPUC – Internationalization outside the Gates

  • Guideline 1 of InPUC – Promoting Outgoing Mobility
  • Guideline 2 of InPUC – Communication, Relationship, and Global Positioning
  • Guideline 3 of InPUC – Professionalizing the process of International Partnerships Management

The proposal aims to include the entire academic community in an effort to make PUCPR a truly borderless University.