Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Private Catholic university in Perdizes District, São Paulo, Brazil.
The Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo operates five campuses, with its main site located in the western part of the city. The institution spans several buildings that house lecture halls, laboratories, and administrative spaces for students and faculty.
The university emerged in 1946 from the merger of São Paulo Law School with the São Bento Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters dating from 1908. During Brazil's military rule, it provided refuge for professors removed from other institutions.
The Monte Alegre campus houses the University Catholic Theater and the Nadir Gouvêa Kfouri Library, both serving as centers for academic research.
The main campus sits in the Perdizes neighborhood of the western part of the city and is accessible by public transport. Visitors can explore public areas, though some facilities may have restricted access during academic events.
During Brazil's military period, the institution preserved its academic freedom by sheltering faculty removed from state universities. This openness made it a refuge for critical thinking during a time of political restriction.
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