Universidad de Puerto Rico

The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is is situated in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. Students at the university of Puerto Rico can enjoy stunning natural landscapes, including, mountains, waterfalls and tropical forests like El Yunque National Forest. 

The population is bilingual and the area is known for its delicious culinary traditions – with influences from Spain, Africa, and the Taino cultures. 

The University of Puerto Rico has both undergraduate and postgraduate campuses which specialize in a number of different subjects and sectors. 

UPR has 11 specialized campuses and four research centers: 

Río Piedras Campus 

Mayagüez Campus

Medical Sciences Campus

Aguadilla Campus

Arecibo Campus

Cayey Campus

Carolina Campus

Bayamon Campus

Humacao Campus

Ponce Campus

Utuado Campus 

Spanish is the language of instruction for many UPR courses, but students must have a working knowledge of the English language too. The individual professor decides the language used in class lectures and in student evaluation activities.

UPR also offers language courses in French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Mandarin.