Positivo University

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World University Rankings 2025
601–800th
Impact Rankings 2024
151+
Latin America Rankings 2024
R. Prof. Pedro Viriato, Parigot de Souza 5300, Curitiba, 81280-330, Brazil

About Positivo University

Positivo University dates back to 1972. It is one of the largest private universities in Brazil and offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across various disciplines, ranging from engineering and business to humanities and health sciences.

The university is located in Curitiba, the capital and largest city in the state of Paraná in Southern Brazil.

The university offers undergraduate courses in eight areas of study: architecture, design, arts and fashion, communication, law and international relations, education, engineering and technology, gastronomy and hospitality, management and business, and medicine. Each course provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience and participate in a variety of research projects.

The university has a range of facilities including modern classrooms and laboratories to fully-equipped sports facilities. It also holds a range of cultural events for students throughout the year.

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Key statistics

  • 62 : 38
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 0%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 7.8
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 22%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 3,519
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Positivo University

  • Education

    • Education
  • Engineering & technology

    • Civil Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Social sciences

    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences
    • Sport Science
    • Veterinary Science
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
    • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Arts & humanities

    • Architecture
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Law

    • Law
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science