Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo Employee Directory
Higher EducationSão Paulo, Brazil1001-5000 Employees
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo is a private nonprofit higher education institution based in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1946, it operates under the aegis of Fundação São Paulo. Its activities are guided by Catholic doctrine while safeguarding freedom to research, teach, and express ideas, with a focus on serving the public interest. The university has been recognized in national assessments as the leading private institution in the state and among the top two nationwide during the MEC rankings for 2008, 2009, and 2011. Based in São Paulo, it maintains a sizeable staff and forms a longstanding part of Brazil's higher education landscape.