Quick Summary
Universidad de Puerto Rico is a public founded in 1903, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 45000 students including 1% from outside Puerto Rico. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 52%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It offers the highest quality public education in the Caribbean with a strong emphasis on Hispanic culture and affordable tuition.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryNatural SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences
Founded1903
TypePublic
Total Students45000
Intl Students1%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban
Campus Size289 acres
Affiliated HospitalsUPR Hospital, Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, UPR Comprehensive Cancer Center
AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201β1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine
Programs
25
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Molecular Sciences Research Center, Agricultural Experiment Station, Center for Social Research
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate52%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA2
GRERequired for specific graduate programs
GMATRequired for MBA programs
SATYes
ACTYes
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· January 24
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· October 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
A strong performance in the PAA (College Board) and a competitive high school GPA are crucial for undergraduate admission.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$5,100/yr
per year Β· USD
Living Cost
$12,000/yr
per year Β· USD
PG Tuition
$6,500/yr
per year Β· USD
Application Fee
$30
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$17,130/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,500
Financial AidFederal Pell Grant, FAFSA, Work-Study
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$38,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong local partnerships with government and pharmaceutical sectors
Industry Connections
AmgenPfizerNASADepartment of Education
Notable Alumni
Sila MarΓa CalderΓ³n, Julia de Burgos, Luis PalΓ©s Matos, Pedro Pierluisi
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pools, track and field stadiums, fitness centers
Student Clubs
150+
Library Resources
Sistema de Bibliotecas UPR (Multiple specialized libraries)
Exchange Programs
National Student Exchange (NSE), Erasmus+, ISEP
Summer Programs
Available