Catholic University of Pernambuco

Catholic University of Pernambuco
Universidade Católica de Pernambuco
Coat of arms of the university
Other name
Unicap
MottoVeritati et vitae
Motto in English
Truth and Life
TypePrivate, non-profit
EstablishedMarch 31, 1943; 81 years ago (March 31, 1943)[1]
AffiliationRoman Catholic, Jesuit
ChancellorDom Pedro Rubens Ferreira Oliveira
RectorAline Maria Grego
Vice rectorLuciano José Pinheiro Barros
Academic staff
249[2]
Students15,000[2]
Undergraduates14,309[2]
Postgraduates691[2]
Location,
Brazil
CampusUrban
Colors    Grey and white
Websitewww.unicap.br

The Catholic University of Pernambuco (Portuguese: Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, Unicap) in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, is a Catholic University, private and non-profit, run by the Society of Jesus. It is considered one of the best universities in Brazil, and the best private one in the north and northeast of Brazil.

  1. ^ Foundation Day
  2. ^ a b c d "Relatório de Administração" (in Portuguese). Unicap. 2010. Archived from the original on 2008-08-26.