About UPRM
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) — public non-profit university. It is located in Mayagueez, Puerto Rico. As an active member of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), UPRM is participating in developing the academic environment.
UPRM works in several scientific areas and is waiting for new students.
- Location
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Mayagueez, Puerto Rico
- Establishment year
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1911
- Students
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14,999
- Acceptance rate
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80%
UPRM tuition fees
Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 2,499 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 4,999 USD. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local2,499 USD/year
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Foreign4,999 USD/year
- Master
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Local2,499 USD/year
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Foreign4,999 USD/year
UPRM campus
The campus of UPRM is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at UPRM. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
