University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras

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. 

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  Rio Piedras

  Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Campus Website

  20,000+ on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Rio Piedras

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English, Spanish

  The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, was established in 1903. It is the oldest and largest center of higher education in the Caribbean. It is also recognized as the campus with the most comprehensive professional and graduate programs and the leading research university in Puerto Rico, with a system of 30 libraries and research centers, many of which specialize in particular subjects. The UPR offers over 80 undergraduate degrees, 55 master's degrees and 14 doctoral programs. The campus exhibits an array of antique and modern buildings surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens and landscaping. It is considered to be the heart of the commercial and cultural area of Río Piedras.