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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas

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world rank  11105

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Overview

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas (University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus) is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1966, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas (UPR-RCM) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. UPR-RCM provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. UPR-RCM also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UPR-RCM
Founded 1966
Motto
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Location

Address 1156-1178 Cll 62 SE
San Juan
00921
Puerto Rico
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Phone Number (787) 758 2525
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Fax Number (787) 758 2556
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University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas.



Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Admission Info


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Size and Profile


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Library
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 47,724 physical volumes, 2,363 physical media, 2 digital/electronic media and 199 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Services


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas
  • UPR School of Medicine
  • UPR School of Pharmacy
  • UPR School of Public Health
  • UPR School of Dental Medicine
  • UPR Nursing School
  • UPR School of Health Professions

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas public or private?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas profit or non-profit?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas in terms of enrollment?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas in terms of academic staff?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas a coeducational institution?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas use?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas UPR-RCM?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas UPR-RCM located?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is located in San Juan, , Puerto Rico. Address: 1156-1178 Cll 62 SE.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas UPR-RCM accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1949).

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas have a university library?

Yes University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 47,724 physical volumes, 2,363 physical media, 2 digital/electronic media and 199 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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