The campus sits on 40 acres on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, creating a pleasant learning environment within 45 minutes of San Juan
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Arecibo Campus
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
2,600
Students on Campus
Arecibo
Location
85,971
Metro Population
2,600
Students on Campus
Arecibo
Location
85,971
Metro Population
About This Campus
The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus (en español: Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Arecibo) is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education and one of the regional campuses of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico system. The Inter American University is a long-established Christian-rooted university system in Puerto Rico with campuses across the island, serving tens of thousands of students across all locations.
Student Success building centralizes key student services like tutoring, individual and group counseling, and academic mentoring.
Holistic student development through athletics, arts, cultural events, academic workshops, seminars, and recreational activities.
Helpful Information
Scenic & Convenient Location
The campus sits on 40 acres on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, creating a pleasant learning environment within 45 minutes of San Juan.
Location Information
Inter Amercian University of Puerto Rico
Carretera #2, Km. 80.4,
Barrio San Daniel,
Sector Las Canelas, Arecibo
Mapa: 18.474028, -66.759222
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- Majors and Minors Website
- Registration Timing: With Seniors
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/17/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/22/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/21/2026
OTHER ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
Honors Program: https://www.arecibo.inter.edu/?s=programa+de+honor
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Software Architecture — The Bachelor of Science in Software Architecture Program is designed to provide comprehensive theoretical and practical education. Throughout the program, students will develop competencies in various technical areas of the discipline, including design, development, monitoring, testing, and the software development life cycle. The program also fosters skill development grounded in software engineering and architecture principles and methodologies, equipping future software architects with the essential capabilities to navigate the complexities of systems architecture, software systems, and software-intensive systems. https://www.arecibo.inter.edu/department/ciencias-y-tecnologia/
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: Yes
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Applied Biology
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Data Processing
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- Gerontology
- Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management
- Human Resource Management
- Junior High/Middle School Education
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Merchandising and Buying Operations
- Military Sciences
- Molecular Medicine
- Nursing
- Office Administration
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religious Studies/Theology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Teacher Education
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
- Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Will Not Accept
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? - J1 Visa
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 12/17/2025
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) - $2484
Per Term Mandatory Fees - $406
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
NSE Program Fee
$200
Term
Away & Home
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 12/17/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? No
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Only off-campus housing nearby. Coordinator will offer assistance during search 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
Limited
This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.
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
Limited
This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.