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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Mayaguez
Population | 90,000
Enrollment | 11,062
Language | Spanish
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host

Term Dates
Fall | 8/10-12/15
Spring | 1/11-5/15

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR

   

About This Campus

UPRM is the only Hispanic land-grant and sea-grant within the US that operates in a subtropical environment. UPRM enrolls over 11,000 students on its campus which occupies nearly 300 acres between hills and gardens with exotic and native plants. The campus offers 54 baccalaureate programs, 42 masters and 8 doctoral options through the Colleges of Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration and Arts and Sciences. UPRM has been fully accredited since 1946 by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. All of its engineering programs are ABET accredited. The UPRM library has the best collection of scientific, technical books in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Location Information

Mayagüez is located in the west coast of Puerto Rico. Mayagüez is known as "La Sultana del Oeste" (the sultana of the West). Originally named "Our Lady of the Candelaria of Mayagüez", but dwindling tradition from the Indian name of its river, the Yagüez River (the word means "clear waters") the city was eventually named just Mayagüez. Today, Mayagüez is the fifth-largest city and is considered one of the most important cities in the island.

Helpful Information

The language of instruction is Spanish, but with a variety of courses offered in English. For the full list please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio1/wp-content/uploads/sites/293/2021/06/UPR-Mayaguez-courses-in-English-updated-version.pdf. Estimated health insurance cost for Fall $463.00 and $649.00 Spring (covers Summer). This cost is our basic coverage. For more information for incoming students please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio/#!/EstVisitantes
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Academics

RegistrationLimitations
Courses 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 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. If the student only wants to take our courses taught in English, language proficiency is not required. For the full list please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio1/wp-content/uploads/sites/293/2021/06/UPR-Mayaguez-courses-in-English-updated-version.pdf.
Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will accept Home/Host Pay
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/08/23

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 Semester 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 / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 06/08/23

On-Campus Housing Per Semester
  • not available
Off-Campus Housing
  • Approximate monthly cost: $365.50
  • Proximity to campus: walking distance
Notes About Housing
Our office provide off campus housing assistance.

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
UPRM doesn't have meal plans, but we have 2 cafeterias on campus and a lot of food trucks and restaurants within walking distance.

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 06/08/23

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

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