Universidad del Este

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Universidad del Este (UNE) Eastern University in English— is a private non-profit institution of higher education and a component of the Ana G. Méndez University System.

Its main campus is located in Carolina and its five Off-Campus sites located in Yauco, Utuado, Cabo Rojo, Manatí and Santa Isabel.

In August 2003, Universidad del Este established its first Branch Campus, Metro Orlando University Center located in Orlando, Florida. The Carolina campus is within easy reach of the entire Eastern part of the island. Its 21 acres suburban campus and its modern and spacious buildings provide an ideal atmosphere for the learning experience. The Off-Campus centers also have spacious facilities to meet the learning needs of the students.

A professionally oriented institution, Universidad del Este offers occupational, liberal arts, education, health, science and business programs leading to certificates, associate, bachelor, and master degree programs in different disciplines.

Founded in 1949, as Puerto Rico Junior College, it has continued to grow into a four-year institution in 1992 and finally evolving into a university in 2001.

Accreditation

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Puerto Rico Council of Higher Education.
Puerto Rico Council of General Education.
Council on Education of the American
Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Membership

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education.
American Association for Counseling and Development.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers.
American Association of Higher Education.
American Council on Education.

Despite the similarity in name, it is not affiliated with Eastern University in Pennsylvania.