Based on 4 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
4 exchange students went to Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte and rated the experience 8.3/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate PUC Minas
Average scores from the 4 students who reviewed their exchange at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais.
- Overall experience8.3/10
- University life3.8/10
- Social life4/10
- Housing4.3/10
- Travel4.5/10
Classes & academics at PUC Minas
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at PUC Minas:
“The campus is located in the north-west of the city and is easily accessible by Uber. There are many cafeterias and indoor sports facilities (swimming pool, tennis court, football pitch, running track, etc.). It is a very large campus, but all classes are held in the same location.”
“- PUC and UFMG both have good campuses. - People are friendly and welcoming. - If you don’t speak Portuguese, it’s complicated to follow classes.”
Courses students took
- Courses in Portuguese are harder to follow
- It really depends on what you want to do
- No subject is better than any other
Where exchange students at PUC Minas live
How the 4 students who went to PUC Minas lived during their exchange:
- Private apartment50%
2 students
- Airbnb50%
2 students
Living in Belo Horizonte
Your exchange at PUC Minas happens in Belo Horizonte — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of PUC Minas
Written by exchange students who went to PUC Minas.
- Cyrille7/10
Spring 2025
The campus is located in the north-west of the city and is easily accessible by Uber. There are many cafeterias and indoor sports facilities (swimming pool, tennis court, football pitch, running track, etc.). It is a very large campus, but all classes are held in the same location.
- Briac9/10
Fall 2024
- PUC and UFMG both have good campuses. - People are friendly and welcoming. - If you don’t speak Portuguese, it’s complicated to follow classes.
- Diane8/10
Fall 2025
the campus is super cool with a lot of infrastructures like a swimming pool, gym, athletics track, forest, etc.
Questions about exchange at PUC Minas
- Is Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais good for exchange students?
- The 4 exchange students who reviewed Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais on Studcasa rated their experience 8.3/10 overall, with university life at 3.8/10. Their reviews cover 2024 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at PUC Minas live?
- The most common choice among the 4 students who answered was Private apartment (50%). The Belo Horizonte housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Belo Horizonte: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 4 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, between 2024 and 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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