FAQ

Online education allows people, regardless of their physical location, to prepare for a better academic future. It eliminates scheduling conflicts, removes the inconvenience of commuting, and enables students to adjust their study pace according to their interests. Furthermore, the knowledge acquired can be applied immediately in the workplace.

The speed with which a student can be admitted to a university program and contact the institution’s staff. The convenience of being able to study from home or any location with internet access, free from traditional anxieties. The physical, emotional, and social safety gained by avoiding the risks of late-night classes and travel, both on the road and on campus. The clarity and appeal of studying in a virtual environment, where everything is written down, allow for genuine learning. The vast amount of additional information available to students, resources that would be difficult or impossible to access in a traditional university setting. The financial savings allow students to invest in other needs that support their professional growth.

Since it is an online program, students are not required to attend the university in person at any stage of the process. From admission to a program through to the issuance of the diploma, every step is designed so that the student or applicant is never required to be physically present at the university.

The degrees we offer at UNIB are official degrees authorized by the Puerto Rico Board of Postsecondary Institutions (JIP) and allow students access to continue their studies to a doctoral degree or some other academic degree.

UNIB is authorized by the Puerto Rico Board of Postsecondary Institutions (JIP), under certification 2021-040.

UNIB has collaboration agreements with the Iberoamerican University Foundation (FUNIBER), which is in charge of being the link between the university and students outside of Puerto Rico. They carry out the orientation, academic follow-up, and other necessary processes. 

Scholarship eligibility will be based on socio-economic and family analysis criteria, supporting the entire process with legalized or original documents. To apply for a scholarship, you must contact the financial aid officer by completing the scholarship application form: http://unib.org/a/asistencia-economica and sending us your resume.

Having graduated from an accredited or recognized university in any country with a bachelor's degree. Knowing of the language in which the program is taught.

If you meet the requirements, you must apply and submit your application to the Admissions Department:

For master's students:

• Electronic application form.
• Notarized photocopy of the bachelor's degree or notarized photocopy of the official transcript of credits of the bachelor's degree.
• Simple photocopy of your passport, specifically the page in which the data of the document holder is printed. Or, instead, an accredited identification document from your country, such as a national identity document or driver's license (this applies to places where a DNI is not issued, like the US).

For doctoral students:

• Electronic application form.
• Notarized photocopy of the bachelor's degree or notarized photocopy of the official transcript of credits of the bachelor's degree.
• Notarized photocopy of the master's degree or notarized photocopy of the official credit transcript of the master's degree.
• Simple photocopy of your passport, specifically the page in which the data of the document holder is printed. Or, instead, an accredited identification document from your country, such as a national identity document or driver's license (this applies to places where a DNI is not issued, like the US).

For academic and learning reasons, the minimum duration of the master's degree programs is 21 months, and the maximum duration is 24 months. 
Doctoral programs have a duration of 60 to 63 months.

Being a distance learning program and not subject to on-site classes, there is no specific starting date, and students are able to enroll at any time. Except for the Teacher Training programs that have group work modalities and calls in February, June, and October of each year.

The university performs a process of content recognition only among similar studies. It is only validated when a content has been completely matched to a subject. In this case, the interested party must submit all supporting documentation. The process will be evaluated and carried out by the deans and/or directors of each department.

UNIB’s study methodology facilitates interaction among students, professors, and both groups with one another. It fosters cooperation and the exchange of knowledge while encouraging active student participation. Learning is personalized, taking into account individual differences and diverse learning styles. Moreover, motivation is used as a constant stimulus, helping students realize that their expected learning outcomes are within reach.

The academic programs of the Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana include two types of assessment techniques: subjective and objective.

Subjective assessment techniques: Assignments, practical activities, essay exams, forum activities, oral reports, and portfolios.

Objective assessment techniques: Multiple choice, true or false, matching, and identification questions.

Subject evaluations across all programs are carried out using three of the assessment instruments defined above, combining both subjective and objective techniques. This approach allows for the evaluation of different aspects—knowledge, attitudes, and competencies—and accommodates diverse cognitive styles.

Additionally, some programs may include in-person or supervised evaluations at the university.

The final grade for academic programs is determined by the weighted average of all courses according to their credits, along with the Master’s Thesis.

Once you complete an academic degree, you should be receiving the diploma duly legalized along with the accrediting documents within a period of 6 to 9 months.

The institutional catalog is a breakdown of the laws and regulations by which the university is governed, which also includes the benefits to which the student has access. You can download it directly from this link:

Catalog

It can also be found on our official university website www.unib.org under the Governance Structure heading.

If you live in Puerto Rico, you can contact the university's admissions department directly, where they will guide you according to your needs and academic profile. If you reside outside of Puerto Rico, you can contact the FUNIBER office in your country, who will be happy to guide you and clarify any concerns you may have.