F A S T F A C T S
Location | Cayey
Population | 41,231
Enrollment | 1,931
Language | Spanish
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Host Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/11-12/13
Spring | 01/13-05/20
Location | Cayey
Population | 41,231
Enrollment | 1,931
Language | Spanish
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Host Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/11-12/13
Spring | 01/13-05/20
NCATE Accreditation for Education majors and ACBSP Accreditation for Business.
Opportunity in Research.
Extracurricular activities and cultural trips around the island.
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Open |
| Campus Availability & Deadlines | ||
| 2026-2027 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Open |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- When will I register? After campus students
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Business Administration General Program, Secondary Education in Mathematics, History and Secondary Education in History. History courses can be taken because the minor in History is open.Limitations
Natural Sciences the student has to have the prerequisites completed for the science courses.Notable Academic Programs
- Education Department - The Education Department is accredited by CAEP the Council of the Acreditation of Educator Preparation, and the 98% passes the Education Board test in Puerto Rico and the results can be used in USA.https://cayey.upr.edu/decanato-de-asuntos-academicos/pedagogia/
- Natural Sciences - Includin Biology and Chemistry these three programs offer investigations for students with RISE Program and Howard Hughes Program.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Adapted Physical Education, Biology/Life Science... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from other NSE members within my own U.S. territory
- The language of instruction is Spanish. Students must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency on their home campus prior to placement and passed the oral interview. History courses can be taken because the minor in History is open.
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- Not available
- Will not accept
- Will accept Host Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $2722.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Host Payment: 21
- Home Payment: 15 ($157.00 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Deposit | $300.00 | Mandatory | ||
| Activity Fee | $175.00 | Year | Host & Home | Mandatory |
| ID Card | $10.00 | Year | Host & Home | Mandatory |
| Technology Fee | $50.00 | Semester | Host | Mandatory |
| Maintenance Fee | $100.00 | Semester | Host | Mandatory |
| Laboratory Fee | $100.00 | Semester | Host | Mandatory |
| Health Insurance Fee | $463.00 | Semester | Host & Home | Optional |
| Other Fee | $157.00 | Credit Hour | Host | Mandatory |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: There is a $100.00 lab. fee if students take a class that requires a lab. (science, psychology or certain education classes) The OFFICIAL cost for books and supplies is $1,084 per semester (Financial Aid Office)Health Insurance if optional if the students insurance covers in Puerto Rico, if not the health insurance is mandatory.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- not available
- Approximate monthly cost: $300.00
- Proximity to campus: 0.86 miles
Until further notice, no oncampus housing. The cost of double room is $300 but there is only a single room is $350.00. Depends what type of room and place. Laundry facilities on some housing are in another facility. There are taxi cars and Uber is slower to get in Cayey, but can be available.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal plans are not available.
Inside the University we have a cafeteria, there are lots of restaurants and food markets in walking distance, as well groceries stores.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $649.00 | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
The health insurance costs less for the first semester, the second semester includes summer, the price depends on the coverage the student needs, with pharmacy, etc. If the insurance the student has does not cover Puerto Rico is mandatory to have ours. Students must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including the buster and show the proof of it.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Uber, taxi and public bus. In Cayey specifically is only taxi.
Other Health Related Comments
Is important that if you have medical insurance has to cover in Puerto Rico, if not, the student have to pay our insurance.