Based on 3 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
3 exchange students went to Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro and rated the experience 8.7/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate PUC-Rio
Average scores from the 3 students who reviewed their exchange at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.
- Overall experience8.7/10
- University life4.3/10
- Social life4.7/10
- Housing4.3/10
- Travel3.7/10
Classes & academics at PUC-Rio
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at PUC-Rio:
“PUC Rio is very cool. It’s kind of the rich private school of Rio. I didn’t go to campus a lot, but eating there is actually great tons of choices.”
“the campus is amazing, so beautiful, lots of vegetation and places to eat! many things are organized on campus as well”
Courses students took
- (It's first come
- History of Thought
- Market Research was the best
- Marketing
- So I only went a few times for the exams
- So I’m studying business
Where exchange students at PUC-Rio live
How the 3 students who went to PUC-Rio lived during their exchange:
- Coliving or shared flat67%
2 students
- Student residence33%
1 students
Living in Rio de Janeiro
Your exchange at PUC-Rio happens in Rio de Janeiro — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of PUC-Rio
Written by exchange students who went to PUC-Rio.
- Robin9/10
Fall 2025
PUC Rio is very cool. It’s kind of the rich private school of Rio. I didn’t go to campus a lot, but eating there is actually great tons of choices.
- Orane9/10
Fall 2025
the campus is amazing, so beautiful, lots of vegetation and places to eat! many things are organized on campus as well
Questions about exchange at PUC-Rio
- Is Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro good for exchange students?
- The 3 exchange students who reviewed Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro on Studcasa rated their experience 8.7/10 overall, with university life at 4.3/10. Their reviews cover 2024 to 2025.
- Where do exchange students at PUC-Rio live?
- The most common choice among the 3 students who answered was Coliving or shared flat (67%). The Rio de Janeiro housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Rio de Janeiro: 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 3 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, between 2024 and 2025. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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