Notable programs
Economics (Departamento de Economia)
Internationally renowned and one of Latin America's leading economics departments, with a top research-and-PhD programme; alma mater/employer of multiple Brazilian Central Bank presidents and finance ministers.
Computer Science (Departamento de Informática)
Ranked #1 in Brazil in THE's 2023 computer-science ranking and the birthplace of the Lua programming language (created at PUC-Rio in 1993).
Engineering (Centro Técnico Científico)
Strong, research-led engineering faculties (incl. electrical, mechanical, civil and production) backed by applied-research institutes such as the Petrobras-linked Tecgraf Institute.
Law (Direito)
One of Brazil's most respected law schools, a traditional pipeline into Rio's legal profession, judiciary and public service.
Design (Departamento de Artes e Design)
A leading Brazilian design programme, well regarded across product, graphic and digital design and tightly linked to Rio's creative industries.
International Relations (Instituto de Relações Internacionais)
A prominent IR institute in Brazil, research-active in foreign policy and global studies and a strong route into diplomacy and international organisations.