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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Cayey, Puerto Rico

2,000 Students on Campus
Cayey Location
41,652 Metro Population
2,000 Students on Campus
Cayey Location
41,652 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPR-Cayey) is one of the campuses of the University of Puerto Rico system, established in 1970. Initially, UPR-Cayey became an independent campus in 1978, allowing it to develop its own academic programs and identity. It offers to it's 2,000 students, 24 bachelor degrees programs and 28 minors in Business Administration, Education, Sciences, Arts, Humanities, English, Hispanic Studies, Social and Behavioral sciences.

The institution emphasizes academic excellence, community service, and the promotion of research. UPR-Cayey has played a vital role in the education and development of local students, contributing to the region's economic and social progress.

Natural Sciences majors and laboratory facilities are modern and of high quality.

Education Department - The Education Department is accredited by CAEP the Council of the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

We offer 24 bachelor's and 28 minors in all the faculties.

Location Information

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, located in the mountainous central region of Puerto Rico, encompasses 145 acres of land. It’s about a 45-minute drive from the major cities of San Juan and Ponce. Historically, it served as a military base in the 1900s. The region's climate, especially during the summer, encourages various outdoor activities like fishing, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, and swimming, with both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea easily accessible within a short drive. This combination of location and climate makes it an attractive destination for both education and recreation.


Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/15/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/19/2025

Spring Start Date: 01/08/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/30/2026

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Natural Sciences the student has to have the prerequisites completed for the science courses.

OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:

The student has to speak and write the Spanish language, because our language of instruction is Spanish. The English courses are in English, most of the books in Science and Business Administration are in English too.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Biology — Very structure program so the student can fulfill and get all the skills needed to go to any health graduate school.
  • Business Administration — Management and Accounting majors have many minors that students can be more expertise in business.
  • Chemistry — Research and quality courses that will help the student to get to graduate school , specially Pharmacy.
  • Natural Sciences — Students will get all the prerequisites to transfer to any institution related to Health Studies Graduate School.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Psychology and Mental Health — This program is the program that prepares the student with all the skill for graduate school. Has a clinical and social practice in the community.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
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):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
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) - $2512
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $210
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 16
  • Host Payment: 16
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Technology Fee
$50
Year
Away
Mandatory
Laboratory fee
$100
Term
Away
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Maintenance
$100
Term
Away
Mandatory
ID Card
$10
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$175
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Extra credit hour
$157
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Health Service Fee
$0
Term
Away & Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:

Laundromat fees are depending your own choice of place to do your cleaning.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

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 12/16/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? No
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

The NSE coordinator helps with this task, we offer all kinds of options and depending on the student budget, we will find a place nearby walking distance to the university.

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

Open

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

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

Open

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

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

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

Resources

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