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University of Puerto Rico System
(UPR)
About
The University of Puerto Rico is the main public university system in the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is a government-owned corporation with 11 campuses and approximately 44,200 students and approximately 4,450 faculty members. UPR has the largest and most diverse academic offerings in the commonwealth, with 472 academic programs of which 32 lead to a doctorate.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 61,967
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 14,177
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 501–600 | 25.9 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 601+ | 14.4 | 2025 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 20.7 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 20.8 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 19.6 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 19.5 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.3 | 2025 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 601-620 | - | 2021 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsstate university
View Detailspublic university in Puerto Rico
View DetailsUniversity
View DetailsBranch of the main public university system of Puerto Rico
View Detailspublic state university in Humacao, Puerto Rico
View Detailspublic college in Ponce, Puerto Rico
View Detailsmain campus of the University of Puerto Rico system
View Detailsstate university located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
View DetailsIn San Juan, Puerto Rico
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Puerto Rico System?
University of Puerto Rico System's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 601-700.
When was University of Puerto Rico System founded?
University of Puerto Rico System was founded in 1903.
What are the top subjects at University of Puerto Rico System?
Top subjects at University of Puerto Rico System include: Chemistry, Human Biological Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Physics & Astronomy.
Where is University of Puerto Rico System located?
University of Puerto Rico System is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.