National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR

About This Campus

UPRM is the only Hispanic land-grant and sea-grant within the US that operates in a subtropical environment. UPRM enrolls over 11,000 麻豆传媒s on its campus which occupies nearly 300 acres between hills and gardens with exotic and native plants. The campus offers 54 baccalaureate programs, 42 masters and 8 doctoral options through the Colleges of Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration and Arts and Sciences. UPRM has been fully accredited since 1946 by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. All of its engineering programs are ABET accredited. The UPRM library has the best collection of scientific, technical books in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Location Information

Mayag眉ez is located in the west coast of Puerto Rico. Mayag眉ez is known as "La Sultana del Oeste" (the sultana of the West). Originally named "Our Lady of the Candelaria of Mayag眉ez", but dwindling tradition from the Indian name of its river, the Yag眉ez River (the word means "clear waters") the city was eventually named just Mayag眉ez. Today, Mayag眉ez is the fifth-largest city and is considered one of the most important cities in the island.

Helpful Information

The language of instruction is Spanish, but with a variety of courses offered in English. For the full list please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio1/wp-content/uploads/sites/293/2021/06/UPR-Mayaguez-courses-in-English-updated-version.pdf. Estimated health insurance cost for Fall $463.00 and $649.00 Spring (covers Summer). This cost is our basic coverage. For more information for incoming 麻豆传媒s please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio/#!/EstVisitantes

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Open
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? With seniors
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Limitations
Courses in Engineering and Humanities have limited access.

Notable Academic Programs

Engineering - The College is also the largest of its kind in Puerto Rico. It is the first producer of Hispanic engineers in the United States of America, according to the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Our long established undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Nursing - Accredited program
Chemistry - Accredited program

Unique Academic Programs

Geology - Our department is the largest research and teaching earth science department in the Caribbean region. The UPRM Geology department has graduated more Hispanic geoscientists than any other academic unit in the U.S. university system and currently offers programs of study leading to Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 of science degrees in Geology. https://www.uprm.edu/geology/
Marine Sciences - It's a M.S. and Ph.D. program, NSE 麻豆传媒s could take 2 courses (no field practice).
Industrial Biotechnology - One semester industrial practice.
Agricultural Sciences - work in different fields

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
No 麻豆传媒s accepted from other NSE members within my own U.S. territory
The language of instruction is Spanish. Students must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency on their home campus prior to placement. If the 麻豆传媒 only wants to take our courses taught in English, language proficiency is not required. For the full list please visit: https://www.uprm.edu/intercambio1/wp-content/uploads/sites/293/2021/06/UPR-Mayaguez-courses-in-English-updated-version.pdf.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Summer Exchange

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/16/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $2505.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 18
Home Payment: 18

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Activity Fee	$175.00	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory
ID Card	$10.00	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Technology Fee	$50.00	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Maintenance Fee	$100.00	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Laboratory Fee	$100.00	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/16/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

not available

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $365.50
Proximity to campus: walking distance

Notes About Housing
Our office provide off campus housing assistance.

Meal Plans

Meal plans are not available.

Notes About Meal Plans
UPRM doesn't have meal plans, but we have 2 cafeterias on campus and a lot of food trucks and restaurants within walking distance.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/16/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$649.00	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $649 per semester.

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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