Academics
RegistrationLimitationsCourses in Engineering and Humanities have limited access.
Notable Academic Programs- Engineering - The College is also the largest of its kind in Puerto Rico. It is the first producer of Hispanic engineers in the United States of America, according to the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Our long established undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- Nursing - Accredited program
- Chemistry - Accredited program
Unique Academic Programs
- Geology - Our department is the largest research and teaching earth science department in the Caribbean region. The UPRM Geology department has graduated more Hispanic geoscientists than any other academic unit in the U.S. university system and currently offers programs of study leading to Bachelor’s and Master’s of science degrees in Geology.
https://www.uprm.edu/geology/
- Marine Sciences - It's a M.S. and Ph.D. program, NSE students could take 2 courses (no field practice).
- Industrial Biotechnology - One semester industrial practice.
- Agricultural Sciences - work in different fields
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education...
++ show allAccounting, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agronomy and Crop Science, Animal Sciences, Art, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Finance/Banking, Geology, History, Horticulture, Human Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Linguistics, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanized Agriculture, Microbiology, Nursing, Operations Management, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Sciences, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Soil Science, Spanish
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/16/24
Finances
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $2505.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 18
- Home Payment: 18
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 |
Activity Fee |
$175.00 |
Semester |
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 |
Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/16/24
Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
Health Insurance |
$649.00 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $649 per semester.
Requirements