What are the best Universities in Puerto Rico? Topmost10 answers this question by publishing the 2019 Top 10 Best Universities in Puerto Rico of 33 recognized Puerto Rican higher-education institutions using the following uniRank selection criteria:
- being chartered, licensed and/or accredited by the appropriate Puerto Rican higher education-related organization
- offering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (bachelor degrees) or postgraduate degrees (master or doctoral degrees)
- delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format
Our aim is to provide the 10 best Universities of the top Puerto Rican Universities based on valid, unbiased and non-influenceable web metrics provided by independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the Universities themselves.
Top 10 Best Universities in Puerto Rico 2019
Take a look at the top 10 best Universities in Puerto Rico starting from the 10th position:
10. Universidad de Puerto Rico Bayamón
Founded in 1970, Universidad de Puerto Rico Bayamón is a public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bayamón (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico Bayamón (UPRB) is a small (enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico Bayamón (UPRB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
This 48 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a very selective institution.
It takes the 6703 rank of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
9. Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo
Founded in 1967, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo (University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Arecibo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo (UPRA) is a small (enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo (UPRA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
This 52 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution.
It takes the 6300 rank of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
8. Carlos Albizu University
Founded in 1966, Carlos Albizu University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).
This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Miami. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Carlos Albizu University (CAU) is a very small (enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Carlos Albizu University (CAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study.
This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution.
It takes the 5635th position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
7. Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico
Established in 1970, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ponce (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Arecibo, Mayaguez. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion.
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study.
This 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
It takes the 5471 position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
6. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Founded in 1935, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (University of the Sacred Heart) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the small city of Santurce (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (USC) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion.
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (USC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
This 84 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. It takes the 4695th position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
5. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Founded in 1966, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).
This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Miami, Orlando. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico (UPPR) is a small (enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico (UPPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
It takes the 4436 position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
4. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
Founded in 1912, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (Interamerican University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of San Germán (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barranquitas, Bayamon, Fajardo, Guayama, San Juan, Mercedita. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (IAU) is a small (enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion.
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (IAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 107 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
It takes the 2858 position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
3. Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez
Founded in 1911, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez (University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mayagüez (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez (UPRM) is a large (enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez (UPRM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 107 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
It takes the 1638 position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
2. Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras
Founded in 1903, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras (University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras (UPRRP) is a large (enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras (UPRRP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
This 116 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades.
It takes the 1636 position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.
1. Universidad de Puerto Rico
Established in 1903, Universidad de Puerto Rico (University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Aguadilla, Arecibo, Bayamón, Carolina, Cayey, Humacao, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Piedras, Utuado.
Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) is a very large (enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 116 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
It takes the 1341 position of the world best universities according to UniRanks.