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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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.
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Name (English) | University of Puerto Rico |
Acronym | UPR |
Founded | 1903 |
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Address | 1187 Calle Flamboyán San Juan 00936-4984 Puerto Rico |
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Other locations | Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamón, Carolina, Cayey, Humacao, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Piedras and Utuado |
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.
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.
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Puerto Rico's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad de Puerto Rico a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad de Puerto Rico's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Puerto Rico has more than 400 international students.Tip: search for Universidad de Puerto Rico's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Puerto Rico.
Universidad de Puerto Rico has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad de Puerto Rico is a public higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad de Puerto Rico does not have any religious affiliation.
What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico's main facilities:
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.Not reported
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Universidad de Puerto Rico is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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uniRank 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.
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.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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