F A S T F A C T S
Location | Barranquitas
Population | 28,026
Enrollment | 1,275
Language | Spanish
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host
Term Dates
Fall | 08/15-12/20
Spring | 01/15-05/20
Location | Barranquitas
Population | 28,026
Enrollment | 1,275
Language | Spanish
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home & Host
Term Dates
Fall | 08/15-12/20
Spring | 01/15-05/20
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Barranquitas
Barranquitas, PROur campus population allows personalized interactions of faculty and Â鶹´«Ã½s.
We have programs that help farmers with their business and farming processes.
Several of our programs involve practical / real-life scenarios experiences.
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Host Pay | | | Open |
| Home Pay | | | Open |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- When will I register? According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Students must demonstrate basic to intermediate Spanish knowledge through an interview with the NSE coordinator of the Host Campus prior to placement.Notable Academic Programs
- Biotechnology - In this program Â鶹´«Ã½s work on several projects ranging from marine biotechnology to agricultural biotechnology and will utilize several cutting-edge techniques like next generation sequencing, scanning electron microscopy, ICP, Flow Cytometer, Real time PCR, molecular biology techniques, among others. Also, Â鶹´«Ã½s participate in field trips to collect samples for their research projects which, in addition, allows then to experience and learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, and environmental protection.
- Criminal Justice - The program focuses on Puerto Rico’s Criminal Justice System and integrates the federal components that rules local criminal procedures, from Constitutional Rights to Jurisprudences. We include social sciences approaches to understand people’s deviant and criminal behavior as well as the means to prevent crime and rehabilitate those who were unlawful. As part of the program we do extracurricular activities such as a visits to Criminal Court Room to observe criminal proceedings, go to the interior of a Correctional facility, and socialize with participants of community-based rehabilitation programs.
- Business Administration
- Nursing - Our mission is the formation of nurses to offer competent, sensible, effective, safe, and quality nursing care to clients, family, and community. The Program aims to provide care with autonomy and with interdisciplinary collaboration and sensitivity to ethical-legal and cultural values and directed to the achievement of the best results for the client. Also, coordinate care by applying leadership and management skills that lead to the highest quality care with the minimum of cost. Our Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Culinary Arts - We prepare Â鶹´«Ã½s in our high-quality laboratories, to become professionals in the areas of hotels industry and as well as food and beverage services. Our faculty guide Â鶹´«Ã½s to learn and develop current practices in the areas of Culinary Arts, Bakery and Industrial Confectionery. Our program includes courses focused on Restaurant Administration to inspire and give tools for those Â鶹´«Ã½s interested in becoming Entrepreneurs.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, Agriculture, Biology/Life Science... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements- General Eligibility Requirements
- No Â鶹´«Ã½s accepted from other NSE members within my own U.S. territory
- Summer exchange will be available only during June.
- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- Host Pay only
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
- Will accept Home/Host Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
- Estimated cost: $2771.
- Figures are based on full-time enrollment.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Host Payment: 15 ($207.00 per additional hour)
- Home Payment: 15 ($207.00 per additional hour)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSE Program Fee | $150.00 | Mandatory | ||
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- not available
- Approximate monthly cost: $450.00
- Proximity to campus: 1 KM
- Meal plans are not available.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.
Requirements