ABET accredited the all engineering programs.
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
3,991
Students on Campus
San Juan
Location
421,958
Metro Population
3,991
Students on Campus
San Juan
Location
421,958
Metro Population
About This Campus
PUPR is a private, non-profit, co-educational higher education institution founded in 1966. The main campus is located in San Juan at the Hato Rey ward, quite close to the Golden Mile.
The main academic disciplines are: Engineering, Geomatic Sciences, Architecture and Business Administration. Also, PUPR is the largest private Hispanic Serving Engineering School in the United States and its territories. PUPR also has the authorization of the CHEPR and the accreditations of ABET, NAAB and IACBE.
NAAB accredited the School of Architecture.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Helpful Information
The language of instruction is Spanish. Spanish proficiency is required.
Location Information
PUPR is located closer to the Golden Mile at San Juan. This is a banking district at the metropolitan area.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 10/01/2024 - Fall End Date: 10/01/2024
Winter Start Date: 10/01/2024 - Winter End Date: 10/01/2024
Spring Start Date: 10/01/2024 - Spring End Date: 10/01/2024
OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
The language of instruction is Spanish. Students must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency on their home campus prior to placement. CALENDAR COURSE LOAD: The University operates on a trimester calendar (three semesters equals one academic year). Credit hours are awarded on a semester basis.
NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Engineering
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Interior Architecture
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture/Design
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Surveying
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- 3.0 - GPA Required
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
- No DACA students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
- No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
- Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
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? - J1 Visa
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost: $3574
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 12
- Host Payment: 12
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Housing Fee
$650
Year
Away & Home
Mandatory
Undergraduate Fee
$370
Term
Away
NSE Program Fee
$200
Term
Away & Home
Health Service Fee
$25
Term
Away
Mandatory
ID Card
$15
Year
Away
Mandatory
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 10/01/2024
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? Yes
- Number of reserved housing spaces:
- Average Room Cost (per term): $4131
- On-Campus Housing
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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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!