University of Puerto Rico

UPR has the largest and most diverse academic offerings in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, with 472 academic programs of which 32 lead to a doctorate.

Because we offer the advanced technology required for your studies in the fields the university offers.

Because we produce more than 80% of all post-secondary research on the island.

Because we graduate the largest number of Hispanic engineers in the United States.

Because we possess the largest number of patents by a university on the island.

Because we promote and facilitate the participation of our students in diversity of international experiences.

Because we are a prestigious institution recognized nationally and internationally thanks to the excellent academic performance of its professors, researchers and students.

Because we offer you the opportunity to cultivate your artistic talents through choirs, tunas, bands, theater groups, courses in the fine arts, music, and drama, museums, art exhibits, and much more.

Because we are the university with the most accredited programs.

Because we offer you the opportunity to develop your ability in sports: the UPR prevails in virtually all the sports that are played within the Intercollegiate Athletic League, and many of our athletes are members of Puerto Rico´s Olympic teams.

Because we give you the opportunity to take part in numerous student organizations.

Because we are the country’s most important cultural endeavor and we offer you a first-class education at the lowest cost in Puerto Rico and the United States.

At the UPR you will be able to receive financial aid such as Puerto Rico Legislature grants, Pell grants, Federal Supplemental grants and Federal Student Loans.