Information estimating the costs of studying and obtaining a master’s degree at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, can be found below, and at the following links:
- Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.uprrp.edu/registrador/preguntas-mas-frecuentes/
- Deanship of Graduate Studies and Research, Costs: http://graduados.uprrp.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110&Itemid=365&lang=es
- Admissions to UPR-RP: https://www.uprrp.edu/admisiones/
| Fees and Tuition | Cost | Comments |
Graduate Credit | $205.00 per credit | |
Facilities-Construction Fee | $400.00 per tuition period | |
Technology Fee | $200.00 per tuition period | |
Health Insurance | Variable https://estudiantes.uprrp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Costos-Plan-Medico-2022-2023.pdf | If they have private or government health insurance, the student must present official evidence on the day of enrollment to be exempt from this charge. |
Food | $20.50 per day | |
Books | $500.00 per semester | |
Uniforms | $150.00 | |
Medical Certificate for supervised experiential learning | $30.00 – $40.00 | |
Hepatitis B Vaccination (3 doses), Chicken Pox Vaccination (or antibody titers) required for supervised experiential learning | $180.00 – $300.00 | |
Covid-19 Vaccination and infectious diseases | Variable | Circular No. 3 Academic Year 2022-2023 of the UPR-RP Deanship of Administration establishes the protocol to control exposure and propagation of Covid-19 in the Río Piedras Campus of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR-RP). Visit The Operational Plan for Emergencies in response to infectious diseases of the University of Puerto Rico at https://www.upr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/100-2019-2020.pdf. |
Transportation | $500.00 to $1,000.00 annually | |
Housing | Variable | The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, has 1 housing complex (Plaza Universitaria) for students. There are also private houses, dormitories or residences near the campus; the costs vary according to the number of persons in every room, available services and location. For more information, access Plaza Universitaria Residencias. |
| Expenses | Estimated Cost | Comments |
| White lab coat | $50 | |
| Scrubs | $75 | |
| Immunizations (if not UTD) | Variable | |
| Transportation to field sites | Variable | |
| Laptop (requirement) | $500-$1,500 | |
| Drug testing & background checks (requirement): | Variable
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| Individual Student Professional Liability Insurance (requirement): | Variable
| Students are required to purchase a coverage of a minimum of $1,000,000 per incidence/occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate. Student will need to bring verification of coverage (not receipt). |
| Activities | Cost |
| Student Membership – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | $58 annual |
| Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) | Variable |
| Study Abroad | Variable |
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