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The Mayagüez campus of the University of Puerto Rico it is an educational entity with a mix and multicultural heritage focused on students with a desire to obtain a solid academic preparation, which this campus offer with both udergraduate as well as graduate studies, to better prepare themselves for the challenges that lay ahead of them in their professional lives. 

History

The University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus is the oldest and largest higher learning institution in the Caribbean. Founded in 1903, the Río Piedras Campus stands out for its academic excellence, its varied academic offerings, and its vibrant cultural and sports activity.

University of Puerto Rico Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1001 Ranking
  • 48 Scholarships
  • 4,125 Academic Staff
  • 49,505 Students
  • 29,703 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Puerto Rico Overview

University of Puerto Rico Scholarships

University of Puerto Rico Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Puerto Rico. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
OAS UAGM Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Puerto Rico Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 9 reviews

  • 5 Star
    1 Review
  • 4 Star
    6 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
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    0 Reviews
4/5

Universidad Ana G. Mendez Carolina

The university is a bit above average. The classes were promising and you would learn a lot, the professors weren’t that flexible with helping students understand subjects as much, and most of the directors of the union don’t really care about the students but about the profits that they make from the students. I personally love that I finished my bachelors degree there, but the students and a handful of professors make the time worthwhile. In an environment where I want to learn the subjects that I’m paying for the least I would want is someone who actually knows what they are teaching.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2018 - May 2024
Posted on May 2024
4/5

Public university really challenges you!

The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is the best university of Puerto Rico, especially the Mayagüez and Rio Piedras Campus, but it is certainly a roller coaster to study in. You would have student and administration strikes at least once a year, and since it is located in a tropical island, huracanes and storms play a major role in the interruptions of your studies as well. I spent 4 1/2 years in the UPR and I was victim of 7 strikes. The professors in the Rio Piedras Campus are really good, they teach you what you need too learn and go beyond for you to really understand the material. Overall, I would give my experience of studying in the UPR-Rio Piedras Campus an 8/10, just because studying Chemistry really took out years of my life haha!

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2019 - Dec 2023
Posted on May 2024
4/5

In the Good Times and The Bad

Those who study at UPR end up having a love/ hate relationship with the institution. It is the only public university in Puerto Rico and therefore has very close ties to the government and all the pros and cons that come with that . However , it is a historic university known for creating the most brilliant minds in the island . The community in UPR( particularly the campus located in Aguadilla)is tight knit and the professors are able to have a great mentor relationship with their students given the small size of the classes . They have a food pantry for low income students , offer great scholarships, and have free tutoring available .The only thing I will criticize is the outdated system of enrolling for classes . Many students (including myself) have gotten full blown panic attacks because of how difficult and tedious it is to enroll for classes. Aside from that , it is a great university known to be “for the people” . Anybody who attends feels like they are a part of the very important history of Puerto Rico .

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2023
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University of Puerto Rico Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 19.4% Puerto Rico
Top 33.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

1001

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

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1001 1001 1001

World University Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By Times Higher Education

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

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1201 - -

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

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Housing services

The Housing Program of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, is the only dependency within the entire university system that provides housing services. We manage one co-ed housing building on campus, a residence known as ResiCampus. 

Sports facilities

Our fitness gym provides the institutional community high quality sports facilities and opportunities to get active. We have qualified staff to help you achieve your goals with new equipment including weight room, cardio stations and Cybex fitness equipment.

Accreditation

The Mayagüez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico is fully accredited by the Council of Higher Education of Puerto Rico. It holds membership in the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1946. It is also a member of the Association of HispanicAmerican Universities. Our academic programs are accredited by professional entities such as The American Chemical Society, The National League of Nursing, and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).The Mayagüez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico is a member of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) since 1966. ORAU is a private, non-profit consortium of 65 colleges and universities that acts as management and operating contractor for the US Department of Energy (DOE).

University of Puerto Rico Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Puerto Rico Country
Mayagüez City

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