F A S T F A C T S
Location | San Juan
Population | 421,958
Enrollment | 3,991
Language | Spanish
Calendar | Quarter
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/05-10/27
Winter | 11/11-02/16
Spring | 03/04-05/25
Location | San Juan
Population | 421,958
Enrollment | 3,991
Language | Spanish
Calendar | Quarter
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/05-10/27
Winter | 11/11-02/16
Spring | 03/04-05/25
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PRABET accredited the all engineering programs
NAAB accredited the School of Architecture
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Open |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- When will I register? Before seniors
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Business Administration
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from other NSE members within my own U.S. territory
- 3.00 GPA
- The language of instruction is Spanish. Students must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency on their home campus prior to placement. CALENDAR COURSE LOAD: The University operates on a trimester calendar (three semesters equals one academic year). Credit hours are awarded on a semester basis.
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 80.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 6.00
- Home Pay only
- Will accept on Home Pay
- Will accept Home 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: $3290.00.
- 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: 12 ($275.00 per additional hour)
- Home Payment: 12 ($275.00 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 Quarter
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSE Program Fee | $200.00 | Mandatory | ||
| Housing Deposit | $650.00 | Optional | ||
| Health Service Fee | $25.00 | Quarter | Host | Mandatory |
| ID Card | $15.00 | Quarter | Host | Mandatory |
| Transportation Fee | $1115.00 | Year | Host | Mandatory |
| undergraduate Fee | $350.00 | Quarter | Host | Mandatory |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Important Notes: Undergraduate fee cover the following fees: Students activities Athletic, Athletic fees, Library and Technology fees, among others.
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Quarter
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $4131.00 (includes meals)
- Students must live on campus
Limited space available at the housing building.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal plans are not available.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
Important Notes about Health Insurance
The medical services fees is allocated in the general fees. PUPR do not charge for medical insurance, we offer medical services. We encourage that the student obtained a personal health insurance.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per quarter.
Requirements