Institutional Mission

Inter American University of Puerto Rico has the mission to offer post-secondary and higher education in the arts and sciences, by means of teaching, research and community service, within an ecumenical Christian context. In addition, it offers educational programs at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels.

The University, also, contributes to society, by educating people that come from different socioeconomic sectors, within and outside Puerto Rico. It incorporates in its offerings and services, innovating study modalities supported by informatics and telecommunications. The University aims to prepare its graduates to be responsible and cultured citizens, with democratic and Christian values, who are conscious of their social and environmental obligation, and are able to perform competently and exercise leadership in an occupational or professional context.

The University aims to maximize the educational potential of students in an environment without discrimination, in compliance with the law, the accreditation regulations and standards, and in harmony with the search for academic excellence. It, also, aims to make the best use of this environment to develop critical thinking, scientific knowledge, sensitivity towards the arts, ethical responsibility and the skills of social coexistence.