Puerto Rico's largest for-profit private university offering career-focused programs across nursing, business, technology, and health sciences.
Northbridge University offers comprehensive academic programs across seven colleges and multiple technical schools. Students can pursue diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, graduate certificates, and doctorates in fields including nursing, business administration, criminal justice, information technology, health sciences, psychology, education, and culinary arts. Programs integrate theoretical foundations with practical experience and technology-enhanced learning, available in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats with instruction in both English and Spanish.
The university operates a multi-campus system with 15 locations: six in Puerto Rico (Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Grande) and nine in Florida (DeLand, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, South Miami, Tampa, South Florida, and The DAVE School). Additionally, 13 technical centers operate under the IBC division across Puerto Rico. Campuses range from urban, technology-driven environments to community-oriented spaces, with facilities supporting nursing labs, pharmacy labs, and specialized technical training.
Northbridge University's admissions office guides prospective students through a transparent application process. The university accepts applications for multiple degree levels and modalities. Detailed admission requirements are available on the official website, with support from the Registration Office and admissions staff. The university serves both domestic and international students, with flexible enrollment options to accommodate working professionals.
The institution is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and authorized by the Council of Higher Education of Puerto Rico (CHEPR). Specific academic programs hold professional accreditations including ACEN (nursing), CAPTE (physical therapy), CAEP (educator preparation), and ACFEFAC (culinary). The university is also authorized by the U.S. Department of Education and certified by the Puerto Rico State Approving Agency for Veterans Education.