We offer 41 student organizations, 11 sports teams—including swimming—and 6 artistic groups: Choir, Theater, Dance, Bands, Flag Bearers.
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Humacao, Puerto Rico
2,600
Students on Campus
Humacao
Location
58,000
Metro Population
2,600
Students on Campus
Humacao
Location
58,000
Metro Population
About This Campus
The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao is the only University of Puerto Rico campus located in the eastern region of the island. We offer six programs that are unique in Puerto Rico: Wildlife Management, Coastal Marine Biology, Computational Math, Social Sciences with Social Action Research, Puerto Rican and Caribbean Studies, and Data Sciences; and six others that are exclusive within the UPR system: Physics applied to electronics, Industrial Chemistry, Business Administration, Computer Science, Office Systems Management, and International Trade.
The campus places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, especially in biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences. We have an excellent reputation for preparing students for careers in health sciences, engineering and research.
The campus has a research laboratory for marine and wildlife management studies located in the Fajardo Lighthouse and a educational and research Astronomical Observatory on campus.
Our campus has a sports complex, a Graphic Arts Center, and our owl mascots Bruno and Briana proudly represent us.
One of our most distinctive features is our educational and research Astronomical Observatory.
Location Information
The university is located at José E. Aguiar Aramburu Avenue, Highway 908 KM 1.2, Humacao, PR 00791
Humacao is known for its beautiful natural setting, surrounded by beaches and natural reserves. The municipality includes two small islands: Cayo Santiago, famous for its population of rhesus monkeys, and Cayo Batata. Humacao has a population of around 50,000 people and is located near Vieques Island.
Close by, you’ll find Palmas del Mar, a large resort community offering golf courses, a marina, restaurants, and private beaches.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/12/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/15/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/12/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/25/2026
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students Accounting, Applied Physics, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Business Management, Communication, Elementary Education, English, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Office Administration, Physical Therapy, Secondary Education, Social Work, Special Education, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management
NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- General Biology
- International Trade
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Physics applied to electronics
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Computational Math
- Data Sciences
- Puerto Rican and Caribbean Studies
- Social Sciences with Social Action Research
- Wildlife Management
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: Yes
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Applied Physics
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Communication
- Elementary Education
- English
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Office Administration
- Physical Therapy
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Wildlife Biology
- Wildlife Management
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept 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? - No
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 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:
Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $
Per Term Mandatory Fees - $
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
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:
Approximate monthly cost: $700 UPRH will offer Off Campus housing listings and will support and assist incoming students in the process.
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!