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Universidad de Puerto Rico

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Overview

Established in 1903, the Universidad de Puerto Rico (University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamón, Carolina, Cayey, Humacao, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Piedras and Utuado. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) is a very large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 121-year-old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Puerto Rico' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Puerto Rico
Acronym UPR
Founded 1903
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 1187 Calle Flamboyán
San Juan
00936-4984
Puerto Rico
Universidad de Puerto Rico's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Puerto Rico Phone Number +1 (787) 250 0000
Universidad de Puerto Rico Fax Number +1 (787) 759 6917
Other locations Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamón, Carolina, Cayey, Humacao, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Piedras and Utuado

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Puerto Rico's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Puerto Rico's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Puerto Rico's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad de Puerto Rico.

Universidad de Puerto Rico: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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Universidad de Puerto Rico's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Puerto Rico a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Puerto Rico's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad de Puerto Rico's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Puerto Rico has more than 400 international students.

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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Universidad de Puerto Rico's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Puerto Rico has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Puerto Rico does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

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Universidad de Puerto Rico's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

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Universidad de Puerto Rico's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Puerto Rico's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Puerto Rico's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Puerto Rico is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico (CEPR)
  • American Library Association (ALA), Committee on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Puerto Rico
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Universidad de Puerto Rico's YouTube channel

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Universidad de Puerto Rico's Instagram page

LinkedIn LinkedIn



TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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