FAQ

Why NUC University Online Division?

NUC University has more than 40 years of experience in the higher education sector in the United States and Puerto Rico. We are an institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Federal Department of Education. Our educational institution has 28 locations (6 Campuses, 13 Centers in Puerto Rico and 9 Campuses in the state of Florida) where we offer academic programs face-to-face and online modalities.

NUC University has a variety of options for your academic development. We have Associate Degrees, Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees, technical courses in the IBC Technical Division and completely online offerings in the Online Division. In addition, you have access to short courses and certifications in its Continuing Education Division, which are taught in person and/or online.

Our mission at the Online Division of NUC University is to help students achieve their academic degrees through comprehensive online modules and successfully enter the workforce. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way, providing the necessary tools to reach your academic goals, and ensuring you receive a quality education through our distance learning model.

The study model of the Online Division promotes collaboration skills, analytical thinking, teamwork, and decision-making based on a strong sense of integrity and professional ethics through the Canvas platform.

NUC University Online Division utilizes the Canvas platform for its online studies. Canvas is renowned for its user-friendly interface, flexibility, and ability to customize course dynamics to meet specific needs. Interaction on the platform is primarily asynchronous, allowing students to engage with course materials at their own pace. Virtual conferences, which are synchronous, provide real-time interaction. This flexibility enables students to efficiently achieve their academic goals, leveraging one of the best platforms available for online learning.

Advantages of Studying at NUC University Online Division

  • Flexible Location: Study from anywhere, overcoming geographical barriers.
  • Convenient for Working Students: Designed to meet the needs of working students who may face time constraints with traditional classrooms.
  • Accelerated Learning: Benefit from accelerated study with flexible scheduling.
  • Diverse Community: Connect and share experiences with a diverse community of students and professionals through a cutting-edge technological platform.
  • Frequent Course Starts: Accelerated courses begin every 7 or 9 weeks.
  • Support Services: Access tutoring, career counseling, and special online support.
  • Bilingual Offerings: Quality courses available in both Spanish and English.

Regional Services: Dedicated services for online students in Florida and Puerto Rico.

We are trained to serve our student population in English or Spanish, and we also offer most of our programs in both languages.

  • Allows you to study from anywhere regardless of geographical distances.
  • Meets the needs of the working student, who may not be able to attend a mainstream classroom due to time constraints.
  • It allows you to study in an accelerated way with flexibility in the schedule.
  • Students and professionals with different experiences and cultures meet and share virtually through a cutting-edge technological platform.
  • Accelerated courses with starts every 7 or 9 weeks.
  • We offer students tutoring, career counseling, and special online support.
  • We provide quality offerings in Spanish and English.
  • Services for the attention of online students in Florida and Puerto Rico.

NUC University has more than 40 years of experience in the higher education sector in the United States and Puerto Rico. It has a student population of more than 20,000 students and more than 10,000 graduates each year. We are focused on providing a personalized service to the student, with the latest technology and a dynamic study environment.

NUC University has a variety of services that complement your education such as tutoring, career counseling, and academic counseling. In addition, it provides personalized service to the student in the classroom, with the latest technology and a dynamic study environment.

Cost per credit Puerto Rico United States prices and other territories Military
Associate Degree and Baccalaureate Programs / ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs $180 $320 $275
Other programs $175 $320 $275
Graduate Programs $195 $370 $300