Look beyond the university name
The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus is a public land-grant research university in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the largest campus in the University of Puerto Rico system in terms of student population and it was Puerto Rico's first public university campus.
| Location | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 10,708 |
| Total citations | 454,404 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras?
University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Environmental Monitoring and Data Management, Research Data Management Practices, Species Distribution and Climate Change, Caribbean history, culture, and politics.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
According to OpenAlex, University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras has 10,708 indexed research works with 454,404 total citations.
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Who leads University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
Official website: http://www.uprrp.edu/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.