Established in 1972, Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca (Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca University of Pinar del Río) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Pinar del Río (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pinar del Rio. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Pinar del Río, C. del Sur, Guane, Mantua, Sandino, San Juan, San Luis, La Palma, Minas de Matahambre, Viñales, Los Palacios. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca (UPR) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca (UPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 47 years old Cuban higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 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, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
