Academics
RegistrationLimitationsCourses in Industrial Engineering and Humanities Departments 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
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/10/22
Finances
- 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 Students
- Estimated cost: $2325.
- 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 students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment 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 students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 18
- Home Payment: 18
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment 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 Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 003944
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their 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 |
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 05/10/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $365.50
- Proximity to campus: walking distance
Notes About HousingOur office provide off campus housing assistance.
Meal Plans
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.
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/10/22
| 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
