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University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

10,891 Students on Campus
Mayaguez Location
73,077 Metro Population
10,891 Students on Campus
Mayaguez Location
73,077 Metro Population

About This Campus

UPRM is the only Hispanic land-grant and sea-grant within the US that operates in a subtropical environment. UPRM enrolls over 11,000 students on its campus which occupies nearly 300 acres between hills and gardens with exotic and native plants. The campus offers 54 baccalaureate programs, 42 masters and 8 doctoral options through the Colleges of Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration and Arts and Sciences. UPRM has been fully accredited since 1946 by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. All of its engineering programs are ABET accredited. The UPRM library has the best collection of scientific, technical books in the Caribbean and Latin America.

UPR has been ranked as the best university in the Caribbean by prestigious QS World University Rankings: Latin America & the Caribbean 2025.

UPRM engineering program was ranked fourth out of 40 universities in the U.S. jurisdiction according to the College Resource Network (CRN).

UPRM was recently (2025) designated as an "R2" Research Institution under the Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Education.

Helpful Information

The language of instruction is Spanish, but with a variety of courses offered in English. For the full list please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio1/wp-content/uploads/sites/293/2021/06/UPR-Mayaguez-courses-in-English-updated-version.pdf. Estimated health insurance cost for Fall $463.00 and $649.00 Spring (covers Summer). This cost is our basic coverage. For more information for incoming students please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio/#!/EstVisitantes

Location Information

Mayagüez is located in the west coast of Puerto Rico. Mayagüez is known as "La Sultana del Oeste" (the sultana of the West). Originally named "Our Lady of the Candelaria of Mayagüez", but dwindling tradition from the Indian name of its river, the Yagüez River (the word means "clear waters") the city was eventually named just Mayagüez. Today, Mayagüez is the fifth-largest city and is considered one of the most important cities in the island.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/11/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/08/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/13/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/06/2027

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Courses in Engineering and Humanities have limited access.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Chemistry — Accredited program
  • Engineering — The College is also the largest of its kind in Puerto Rico. It is the first producer of Hispanic engineers in the United States of America, according to the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Our long established undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • Nursing — Accredited program
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Agricultural Sciences — Work in different fields.
  • Geology — Our department is the largest research and teaching earth science department in the Caribbean region. The UPRM Geology department has graduated more Hispanic geoscientists than any other academic unit in the U.S. university system and currently offers programs of study leading to Bachelor’s and Master’s of science degrees in Geology. https://www.uprm.edu/geology/
  • Industrial Biotechnology — One semester industrial practice.
  • Marine Sciences — It's a M.S. and Ph.D. program, NSE students can take 2 courses.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 02/06/2026
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $2355
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $150
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
ID Card
$10
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Technology Fee
$50
Term
Away
Mandatory
Activity Fee
$175
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Maintenance fee
$100
Term
Away
Mandatory
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/11/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? No
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Our office will provide assistance in searching for off-campus housing.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? No
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

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Home Tuition Payment Plan

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Away Tuition Payment Plan

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Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: