Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico
TypePrivate university
Established1966; 58 years ago (1966)
AccreditationMSCHE
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$23.4 million (2022)
PresidentErnesto Vázquez Martínez
Academic staff
139 (full-time)[1][2][3]
108 (part-time)[1][2][3]
Students4,439 (fall 2022)[1][2][3]
Undergraduates3,814 (fall 2022)[1][2][3]
Postgraduates625 (fall 2022)[1][2][3]
Location,
18°25′23″N 66°03′22″W / 18.423°N 66.056°W / 18.423; -66.056
CampusLarge city[1]
LanguageEnglish and Spanish
ColorsRoyal blue and gold
   
NicknameCastores (Spanish for "beavers")
Sporting affiliations
LAI
Websitewww.pupr.edu

The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico; shortened to PUPR in English and UPPR in Spanish, and informally referred to as Poly) is a private university based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with additional campuses in Orlando and Miami, Florida, as well as an online virtual campus.

Founded in 1966, PUPR offers programs in various fields, including engineering, architecture, technology, and business. All courses are taught in English, with support and assessments available in both English and Spanish as needed.

  1. ^ a b c d e f Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved October 9, 2024.