Overview
Established in 1972, the Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca (Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca University of Pinar del Río) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Pinar del Río (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pinar del Rio. This institution also has branch campuses in Pinar del Río, C. del Sur, Guane, Mantua, Sandino, San Juan, San Luis, La Palma, Minas de Matahambre, Viñales and Los Palacios. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca (UPR) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca (UPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 51-year-old Cuban higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca  |
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| Name (English) | Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca University of Pinar del Río |
| Acronym | UPR |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Motto | Saber es Transformar To Know is To Transform |
| Colours | Blue and green |
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| Address | Calle José Martí No.300 Esq.27 de Noviembre y González Alcorta Pinar del Río 20100 Pinar del Rio Cuba |
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+53 (48) 779 353 |
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+53 (48) 779 353 |
| Other locations | Pinar del Río, C. del Sur, Guane, Mantua, Sandino, San Juan, San Luis, La Palma, Minas de Matahambre, Viñales and Los Palacios |
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