Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration PriorityNotable 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
Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Crop Science/Management, Horticulture, Mechanized Agriculture, Plant Protection, Soil Science
Area Studies: Hispanic Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art
Athletics: Physical Education
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology
Business: Accounting, Administrative Office Management, Business Administration, Finance/Banking, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management
Chemistry: Chemistry
Earth Sciences: Geology, Physical Sciences
Economics: Economics
Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
English: English, Linguistics, Literature
General Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences
Geology: Geology
Health and Safety Sciences: Nursing
History: History
Information Studies: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science
Mathematics: Mathematics, Pure Math
Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy
Physics: Physics
Political Science: Political Science
Pre-Professional : Veterinary Medicine Pre-Professional
Psychology: Psychology
Sociology/Social Work: Sociology
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 02/28/19.
- Estimated cost: $1797.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 18
- Home Payment (Plan B): 18
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 02/28/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Activity Fee |
$175.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Health Insurance |
$649.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| ID Card |
$10.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Technology Fee |
$25.00 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Maintenance Fee |
$47.00 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Laboratory Fee |
$100.00 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $649 per semester.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 003944
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 02/28/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 0% living on campus
- not available
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $450.00
- Proximity to campus: walking distance
Notes About HousingOur office provide off campus housing assistance.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal plans are not available.
Notes About Meal PlansUPRM doesn't have meal plans, but we have 2 on campus cafeterias and a lot of food trucks and restaurants within walking distance.
