University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, P.R.
The University system in Puerto Rico is under the direction of the State Government who oversees the institutions of higher learning, public and private.
The University of Puerto Rico is the State University with its main campus in Rio Piedras,founded in 1903. The charmingly landscaped main campus has several contemporary buildings among older ones. The Tower of the University with its musical Carrillon is the center of University life.The University Museum has archeological and historic exhibitions. Another main campus is the Mayaguez University Campus(RUM), the largest Engineering College in the Caribbean. An Administration of Regional Colleges oversees other smaller campuses in cities through the island so as to bring College opportunities closer to the student.
Private institutions include the Interamerican University with various campuses through the island, Sacred Heart University in Santurce, Catholic University in Ponce and Caribbean University.
Medical schools include the School of Medicine of the UPR, School of Medicine of the Catholic University in Ponce and Caribbean Medical School in Cayey.
Private Schools, Boarding and Day(mostly bilingual)
Map and Information --higher learning institutions.
Colegio Santa Teresita de Ponce
Peterson's:Higher Education Centers in Puerto Rico
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico --founded in 1908.
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus --my Alma Mater..
Colegio
Universitario de Cayey Home Page
Tropical Atmospheric Sciences Center
University of Puerto Rico Library Services
Caribbean Primate Research Center, UPR
