Albizu University

San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States · Est. 1966 · Private University

Private nonprofit university specializing in psychology, health, education, and human services across Puerto Rico and Florida.

  • Founded 1966 as Puerto Rico Institute of Psychology by Carlos Albizu Miranda
  • Private nonprofit institution with 3,421 total students (682 undergraduates, 2,119 postgraduates)
  • Main campus in San Juan, PR; branch in Miami, FL; extension in Mayagüez, PR
  • First independent professional school of psychology in North America
  • Operates affiliated clinics providing mental health and speech/language services to communities
  • Strong focus on multicultural training and clinical psychology internships

Academics

Albizu University offers undergraduate and graduate programs primarily in psychology, education, speech and language pathology, human services, criminal justice, and ESOL. The university provides bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctoral degrees (Ph.D. and Psy.D.), and graduate certificates. Notable programs include the Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Master of Science in Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and Bachelor of Science in Cyberpsychology. The institution emphasizes culturally sensitive professional training and integrates practice and internship experiences throughout its curriculum.

Campus & Student Life

The university operates three physical locations: San Juan (main campus with over 1,600 students), Miami (metropolitan area branch), and Mayagüez (extension center opened January 2015). Each campus includes an affiliated clinic providing mental health and speech/language services while serving as a training site for students. The San Juan and Mayagüez clinics are nonprofit organizations offering services to children, adolescents, and adults. The Goodman Psychological Services Center in Miami, founded in 1980, has served nearly 15,000 people from underserved communities.

Admissions

Albizu University accepts applications for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. The university serves both domestic and international students, with specific pathways for transfer students. Admissions information, requirements, and deadlines are available through the official website. The institution offers online and in-person learning options across multiple campuses and locations.

Outcomes

Albizu University reports that its Psy.D. students achieved a 90% match rate in internship placements at renowned locations nationwide, including Harvard Medical School, Children's Hospital of Orange County, and various VA Medical Centers. The university emphasizes student achievement outcomes and maintains accreditation and licensing standards across all programs and campuses.

Founded
1966
Type
Private University
Courses
15
Total intake
Not yet verified
Websitehttp://albizu.edu
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
15
Avg career outcomes
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90% placed
Total intake
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Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources