Study in Puerto Rico - San Juan (in Spanish) - ISEP Exchange
University of Puerto Rico’s flagship Rio Piedras campus is located in the vibrant capital city of San Juan. One of the top destinations in the Caribbean, San Juan is filled with rich cultural traditions, natural beauty and cosmopolitan elegance. Established in 1521, the El Viejo quarter of San Juan is home to brightly colored colonial-era buildings, winding cobblestone streets, charming plazas and quaint cafes. The new and modern district of San Juan offers not only endless dining, shopping and entertainment options, but also gorgeous white sand beaches with turquoise blue waters.
Founded in 1903, the University of Puerto Rico is the main public university system of Puerto Rico. The university is comprised of eleven campuses throughout the country, two of which (Rio Piedras and Mayaguez) are open to ISEP students. Rio Piedras is the largest campus in the university system in terms of student population. University of Puerto Rico is ranked among the top 50 universities in Latin America by QS World University Rankings.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Puerto Rican culture and daily life by taking university classes with local students and living in a residence hall on campus. The university has an active student body, and ISEP students can participate in sports teams, cultural activities and student groups.
Check out this virtual tour of the UPRRP Campus!
Course Description
The University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras offers courses taught in Spanish in a variety of fields. Intensive Spanish language courses are also available for an additional fee.
View the individual academic faculty pages for additional department and course information:
Business Administration (AACSB accredited)
Students can also view the complete course catalog. Note that not all courses listed in the catalog will actually be offered each semester.
UPR-RP releases the finalized course schedule for the fall semester in May and the spring semester in December. Students can view the current/previous semester's finalized course offerings and monitor UPR-RP's website for the finalized course offerings for the upcoming semester here by clicking "SELECCIÓN DE HORARIOS..." from the right-hand menu.
Credits Earned:
Students typically take 4 - 5 courses which are offered in a semester format. Students must take a minimum of 12 credits (UPR system uses US credit model). Students who enroll in a lab or an additional course may take more than 12 credits. Students can take a maximum of 15 credits.
Students can expect to spend about 12 - 16 hours each week in class for lectures and discussions. Outside of class, students will spend around 2 - 3 houors per class on homework, studying, projects, etc.
Sample Classes Available:
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Business Administration |
Audiovisual Communication |
Physics |
Fine Arts |
Psychology |
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Principios de Mercadeo |
Fotografía básica |
Physics I + Lab |
Fundamentos de las Artes Visuales I, II, y III |
Principios de Sociología |
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Estadística para la Administración de Empresas |
Producción de televisión I |
Physics II + Lab |
Procesos de Diseño I |
Fundamentos del Razonamiento Estadístico |
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Mercados e Instituciones Financieras |
Producción de radio I |
Intermediate Mechanics I |
Dibujo I |
Introducción a la Psicología General |
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Gerencia Financiera |
Producción de cine I |
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics |
Procesos de Pintura I |
Psicología Social |
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Comunicación Estratégica Empresarial |
Diseño de producción gráfica |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
Procesos de Escultura I |
Desarrollo Humano |
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students arrive: Early January, Early August
Classes start: Mid-January, Mid-August
Classes end: Early May, Early December
Exams: Mid to Late May, Mid to Late December
Tips for Finding Courses:
Course searches will vary by Faculty of study (see links above under Course Description).
Students should review the Currículo, when possible, for a degree to see what courses are offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Undergraduate degrees are very regimented at UPRRP and will offer specific courses each semester.
Current course document - Find the area of study and identify the intended courses. For access to syllabi, check with SSO and ISEP Coordinator at UPRRP.
Course Restrictions:
Enrollment in courses in the following fields may be limited due to space availability: communications, biology, chemistry, physics, business administration (accounting and computer systems), modern languages and psychology.
Counseling and social work are closed to ISEP students.
Due to regulations set by the university system, students attending the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras will be required to purchase the university’s health insurance, approximately $400-$500 USD per semester in addition to the ISEP Student Insurance.
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