List of colleges and universities in Puerto Rico
Encyclopedia
This List of universities and colleges in Puerto Rico includes college
s and universities in Puerto Rico
that grant bachelor's degree
s and/or post-graduate master's and doctorate degrees. The list does not include community college
s (alternatively called junior college
s) that grant two-year associate's degree
s.
College
A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations...
s and universities in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
that grant bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
s and/or post-graduate master's and doctorate degrees. The list does not include community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
s (alternatively called junior college
Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.-India:In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade...
s) that grant two-year associate's degree
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...
s.
List of colleges
- American University of Puerto RicoAmerican University of Puerto RicoThe American University of Puerto Rico is a private university in Puerto Rico with campuses in Bayamon and Manati. The university was founded in 1963 as the American Business College, and offers undergraduate studies in arts, business administration, education, and sciences, and graduate studies...
- Ana G. Méndez University SystemAna G. Mendez University SystemThe Ana G. Méndez University System —or Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez in Spanish— is a private institution of higher education in Puerto Rico...
- Universidad del EsteUniversidad del EsteUniversidad del Este Eastern University in English— is a private non-profit institution of higher education and a component of the Ana G...
- Eastern University at Cabo Rojo
- Eastern University at Carolina
- Eastern University at Manati
- Eastern University at Santa Isabel
- Eastern University at Utuado
- Eastern University at Yauco
- Metropolitan University
- Metropolitan University at Aguadilla
- Metropolitan University at Bayamon
- Metropolitan University at Jayuya
- Metropolitan University at San Juan
- University of Turabo
- University of Turabo at Barceloneta
- University of Turabo at Cayey
- University of Turabo at Gurabo
- University of Turabo at Isabela
- University of Turabo at Naguabo
- University of Turabo at Ponce
- University of Turabo at Yabucoa
- Universidad del Este
- Antillean Adventist UniversityAntillean Adventist UniversityThe Antillean Adventist University is a private, coeducational, Christian, and non-profit university in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico...
- Atlantic University College
- Bayamon Central UniversityBayamon Central UniversityThe Bayamón Central University —or Universidad Central de Bayamón in Spanish— is a private, catholic, and non-profit university in Bayamon, Puerto Rico...
- Biblical and Pentecostal College of Puerto RicoBiblical and Pentecostal College of Puerto RicoThe Biblical and Pentecostal College of Puerto Rico is a private, Christian, Evangelical, Pentecostal, and coeducational university in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico that offers undergraduate and graduate studies in pastoral studies, biblical interpretation, Christian education, and theology...
- Caribbean UniversityCaribbean UniversityCaribbean University is a nonprofit private university system in Puerto Rico composed of four campuses. It was founded on February 28, 1969, as the Caribbean Junior College in the municipality of Bayamon. In 1978, it was renamed to Caribbean University College after being accredited by the Council...
- Caribbean University at Bayamon
- Caribbean University at Carolina
- Caribbean University at Ponce
- Caribbean University at Vega Baja
- Carlos Albizu University, San Juan Campus
- Center for Advanced Studies on Puerto Rico and the CaribbeanCenter for Advanced Studies on Puerto Rico and the CaribbeanThe Center for Advanced Studies on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean is a private research institute in Old San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico that offers graduate studies in arts and philosophy. It was incorporated on February 28, 1968 by Pablo Casals, Luis Muñoz Marín, Roberto Busó Carrasquillo, and...
- Central University of the CaribbeanCentral University of the CaribbeanThe Universidad Central del Caribe is a private non-profit university in Bayamon, Puerto Rico offering graduate studies and professional certifications in health sciences. It was founded in 1976 in the municipality of Cayey, but since 1990 all its facilities have been integrated into one campus at...
- Conservatory of Music of Puerto RicoConservatory of Music of Puerto RicoThe Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico is a public institution of higher learning located in the historic Miramar a town in San Juan, Puerto Rico...
- Eugenio María de Hostos School of LawEugenio María de Hostos School of LawThe Facultad de Derecho Eugenio Maria de Hostos is a law school located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The School was founded by Fernando Bayrón, Juan Mari Brás and Carlos Rivera Lugo in 1995...
- Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico
- Interamerican University of Puerto RicoInteramerican University of Puerto RicoThe Inter American University of Puerto Rico —or Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico in Spanish, and often referred as "Inter"— is a private university system in Puerto Rico. It was founded in 1912 in San German, Puerto Rico. The University has campuses in Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barranquitas,...
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan CampusInteramerican University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan CampusThe Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus is located in Cupey, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was built in San Juan due to the large success of the Polytechnic Institute of Puerto Rico. It started its first semester in 1982. It is part of the Interamerican University of Puerto...
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, School of Aviation
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, School of OptometryInteramerican University of Puerto Rico, School of OptometryFounded in 1981, the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry offers a four-year Doctor of Optometry program and is located in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. In 1992, the School of Optometry became a separate autonomous academic unit within the Inter American University of Puerto Rico...
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, School of Law
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Barranquitas
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Fajardo
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Guayama
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at San Germán
- Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus
- National University CollegeNational University CollegeThe National University College is a proprietary private university in Puerto Rico with campuses in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The university was founded in 1983 as the National College, and offers undergraduate studies in arts, business administration, education, and sciences, and graduate studies in...
- Polytechnic University of Puerto RicoPolytechnic University of Puerto RicoThe Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico —commonly referred as Poly or La Poly in Spanish— is a private non-profit university located in San Juan, Puerto Rico...
- Ponce School of MedicinePonce School of MedicinePonce School of Medicine is a private medical school located in the city of Ponce in Puerto Rico, U.S. The school is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education , and classified as a United States Medical School...
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoPontifical Catholic University of Puerto RicoThe Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a Roman Catholic university located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It provides courses in the areas of education, business administration, arts and human studies and science, leading to Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate Degrees. Its campus is also home...
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico at MayagüezPontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico at MayagüezThe Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is a university located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It is part of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico....
- San Juan Bautista School of MedicineSan Juan Bautista School of MedicineThe San Juan Bautista School of Medicine is a private U.S. medical school, located within the San Juan Bautista Medical Center in Caguas, Puerto Rico. It formally opened its doors in 1978....
- School of Plastic Arts of Puerto RicoSchool of Plastic Arts of Puerto RicoThe School of Plastic Arts of Puerto Rico is a state university and a school of art in Old San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The school was originally founded in 1966 as part of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture...
- School of Public Relations
- University of PhoenixUniversity of PhoenixThe University of Phoenix is a for-profit institution of higher learning. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group Inc. which is publicly traded , an S&P 500 corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona...
- University of Puerto RicoUniversity of Puerto RicoThe University of Puerto Rico is the state university system of Puerto Rico. The system consists of 11 campuses and has approximately 64,511 students and 5,300 faculty members...
- University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences CampusUniversity of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences CampusThe University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus —or Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas in Spanish— is a state university located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is one of the eleven campuses of the University of Puerto Rico...
- University of Puerto Rico at AguadillaUniversity of Puerto Rico at AguadillaThe University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla is a state university located in the city of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.-General information:...
- University of Puerto Rico at AreciboUniversity of Puerto Rico at AreciboThe University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo is a state university located in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico and is part of the University of Puerto Rico system...
- University of Puerto Rico at BayamónUniversity of Puerto Rico at BayamónThe University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón is a state university located in the municipality of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. UPR-Bayamón is better known as CUTB from its previous name of Colegio Universitario Tecnológico de Bayamón in Spanish...
- University of Puerto Rico at CarolinaUniversity of Puerto Rico at CarolinaThe University of Puerto Rico at Carolina is a state university located in the municipality of Carolina, Puerto Rico...
- University of Puerto Rico at CayeyUniversity of Puerto Rico at CayeyThe University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is a state university located in the municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico.-General information:The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is among the fifty U.S...
- University of Puerto Rico at HumacaoUniversity of Puerto Rico at HumacaoThe University of Puerto Rico at Humacao is a state university located in the municipality of Humacao, Puerto Rico...
- University of Puerto Rico at MayagüezUniversity of Puerto Rico at MayagüezThe University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez or Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez in Spanish , is a land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant state university located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico...
- University of Puerto Rico at PonceUniversity of Puerto Rico at PonceThe University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a state university located in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. UPRP is the only campus of the University of Puerto Rico System in the southern region of the island...
- University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras
- University of Puerto Rico at UtuadoUniversity of Puerto Rico at UtuadoThe University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is a state university located in the municipality of Utuado, Puerto Rico. UPRU is the youngest campus of the University of Puerto Rico System...
- University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
- University of the Sacred Heart