University of Pinar del Río

Established in 1972, Universidad de Pinar del Río (University of Pinar del Río) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the small city Pinar del Río (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pinar del Rio. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Pinar del Río, C. del Sur, Guane, Mantua, Sandino, San Juan, San Luis, La Palma, Minas de Matahambre, Viñales, Los Palacios. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education, Cuba), Universidad de Pinar del Río (UPR) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Pinar del Río (UPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. University of Pinar del Río institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.