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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas

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world rank  7933

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Overview

Established in 1966, the 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 (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas (UPR-RCM) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas (UPR-RCM) 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. UPR-RCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Acronym UPR-RCM
Founded 1966
Video Presentation

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University 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 and Satellite View
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Phone Number +1 (787) 758 2525
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas Fax Number +1 (787) 758 2556

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


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

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


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

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


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






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas.

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

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


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.


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.


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

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


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

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority graduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Single program-Other

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's main facilities:


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

This institution has a physical 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

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's main 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

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

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

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas is legally recognized 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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's Facebook page Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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