Founded in 1959, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Curitiba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Parana. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Londrina, Maringá, Toledo, São José dos Pinhais. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 61 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Brazilian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 