PUC Minas is a higher education institution supported by the Sociedade Mineira de Cultura, a nonprofit educational organization recognized for its charitable status in education. The university serves students across campuses in Greater Belo Horizonte and the interior of Minas Gerais, including locations such as Betim, Contagem, Poços de Caldas and Serro, as well as through PUC Minas Virtual.

Its academic offerings span in-person and distance-learning undergraduate degrees, postgraduate programs, master’s and doctoral studies, and continuing education. Postgraduate options include in-person, online, live-online, recorded and hybrid formats, alongside professional development and short courses. The university also provides pathways into study through information about admissions, scholarships and financing.

Beyond teaching, PUC Minas supports research through initiatives such as undergraduate research programs, research groups, ethics committees and calls for external funding. Its services include libraries, career and internship support, academic records, graduation guidance and digital education resources. Students and faculty can access academic systems, Canvas and Office 365, while the institution also offers international, sustainability, extension and community-related resources.