“Puerto Rico's comprehensive university offering diverse programs from technical certificates to doctoral degrees.”
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus (formerly Universidad del Turabo) is a private institution located in Gurabo in eastern Puerto Rico, serving approximately 8,500 students across the Gurabo campus and other AGMU locations. The university is distinguished by its comprehensive academic offerings spanning seven schools conferring over 100 programs from technical certificates to doctorate degrees in engineering, sciences, health, education, business, design/architecture, and social sciences. Ana G. Mendez commits to providing accessible, affordable education with a strong emphasis on technical and professional preparation relevant to Puerto Rico's economy and regional needs. The Gurabo campus features modern facilities including the International School of Design and Architecture, the only academy of design on the island of Puerto Rico. The university's innovative veterinary medicine program recently received Letter of Reasonable Assurance from AVMA, authorizing the first and only Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program in Puerto Rico. The institution's diverse student body reflects Puerto Rico's multicultural society, with curriculum emphasizing practical application, community engagement, and workforce development.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$7,750
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Engineering and technology programs preparing professionals for Puerto Rico's technology and infrastructure sectors with emphasis on practical application.
Unique design and architecture education with international recognition; only academy of design on the island of Puerto Rico.
Health professions education including the innovative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, first and only DVM in Puerto Rico.
Comprehensive business education preparing leaders in corporate and organizational management within Caribbean context.
Teacher preparation and educational leadership programs preparing educators for Puerto Rico's schools.
Programs in social sciences and humanities fostering cultural awareness and community engagement.
4 years
Groundbreaking veterinary medicine program with AVMA Letter of Reasonable Assurance; first and only DVM degree in Puerto Rico's history, preparing veterinarians for animal care and research.
4 years
Prestigious design and architecture programs recognized internationally; only design academy on the island offering comprehensive design education.
4 years
Engineering programs preparing professionals for Puerto Rico's development and infrastructure sectors with emphasis on practical problem-solving.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
