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University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras

San Juan, Puerto Rico

11,250 Students on Campus
San Juan Location
332,454 Metro Population
11,250 Students on Campus
San Juan Location
332,454 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, was established in 1903. It's the oldest and largest center of higher education in the Caribbean. It is also recognized as the unit with the most comprehensive professional and graduate programs and the leading research university in Puerto Rico, with 30 libraries and investigation centers.

The UPR offers over 80 undergraduate, 55 master’s degree and 14 doctoral programs under the following schools: Architecture, Business Administration, Communications, Education, General Studies, Graduate School of Planning, Graduate School of Science and Information Technology, Humanities, Law School, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.

Our institution is proudly accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education. We offer more than 25 academic programs that hold specialized accreditations from leading professional agencies and organizations, ensuring the highest standards of educational.

Rio is the only institution at PR certified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Research-Intensive Institution.

Campus exhibits antique & modern buildings surrounded by beautiful landscaping. It's known for the commercial and cultural area.

Helpful Information

The language of instruction is Spanish, but some books are in English.

All students must hand in ALL official transcripts from ALL the universities where the student studied.

 

Residency is private located 2 mins away from the Campus.

Location Information

The UPR is located in the Island's capital city of San Juan, one of the America's oldest towns. Nestled in a tropical setting between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico boasts more than 250 miles of beautiful shoreline, inviting to swimming, boating, and myriad of other marine recreational activities. Including particular destination as Culebra Island.

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Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/13/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/17/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/14/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/19/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Law School and Graduate Programs

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Highly competitive courses in Computer Sciences, Psychology, Communication and Business Administration. Students taking courses in the School of Communications must have 3.0 GPA. Students taking courses in the School of Natural Sciences must have a 3.0 GPA. The Architecture School requires evaluating the student profile before considering admission. The courses of the Continuing Educational and Professional Studies Division (DECEP) are not included in the cost of Home and Away Tuition Payment Plans. Student must pay for each DECEP courses. Courses in Communication are not guaranteed.

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

The language of instruction is Spanish,but some books are in English. Students must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency on their home campus prior to placement. All students must hand in official transcript from all the universities where the student studied.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Architecture — It is accredited by the National Architecture Accrediting Board (NAAB)
  • Business Administration — It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and (ABET) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
  • Communication and Information — It is accredited by the Acejmc and ALA-American Library Association
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Architecture
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

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)? Will accept on Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 01/23/2026
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost: $2505
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 15
  • Host Payment: 15
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
All Labs are paid separately
$100
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Medical Insurance*
$649
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
ID Card
$10
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Transcript
$10
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
IMPORTANT NOTES:

*If students from US who have Blue Cross or Blue Shield can be waiver from the insurance payment. Must inform once accepted. If student is home payment and have a lab the lab must be paid at UPR RP. Those student with home payment and exceeds 15 credits must pay the excess.

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 02/20/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 20
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $1530
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

It is located on Ave. Universidad one minute away from the campus and close to our offices.This residence is managed by a PRIVATE organization called UPR Parking System. Our office serves as a link with the administrations and requests that a room space be reserved for you, but it is the student's responsibility to complete the application and submit all requested documents. Failure to comply with the established dates and payments could result in the loss of your space.

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

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: