EduK Group
EduK Group is a for-profit education system that is uniquely focused on Spanish and English postsecondary education. EduK is the largest for-profit provider of postsecondary education in Puerto Rico and is building a presence in key Hispanic markets within the U.S. At present, EduK provides education at 36 locations. Headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, EduK employs approximately 3,000 faculty and staff and has average enrollment exceeding 25,000 students.
EduK's education institutions offer a broad range of academic programs concentrated in healthcare, business, information technology, culinary, cosmetology, industrial trades and education, culminating in the award of associate's and bachelor's degrees as well as diplomas. EduK was founded in 1975 and has demonstrated high historical placement rates for its graduates. EduK operates through the following four educational systems.
Instituto de Banca y Comercio
IBC (www.ibanca.net) offers diplomas and associate's degrees at 23 locations across a variety of fields, including cosmetology, healthcare, business, information technology, culinary and industrial trades. IBC is the largest career college in Puerto Rico with over 12,000 students. Programs are typically twelve months in duration. The United States Department of Education has certified IBC as an eligible institution to participate in Title IV programs pursuant to the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. IBC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
National University College
NUC (www.nuc.edu) offers primarily associate's and bachelor's degrees at 5 locations across a variety of fields, including healthcare, business, information technology and education. NUC has over 6,500 students. Programs are typically 18 to 36 months. The United States Department of Education has certified NUC as an eligible institution to participate in Title IV programs pursuant to the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. NUC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Ponce Paramedical College
POPAC (www.popac.edu) offers diplomas and associate's degrees at two locations primarily in the field of allied health. POPAC has over 2,500 students. Programs are typically 12 to 24 months. The United States Department of Education has certified POPAC as an eligible institution to participate in Title IV programs pursuant to the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. POPAC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Florida Technical College
FTC (www.ftccollege.edu) offers diplomas, associate's and bachelor's degrees at 6 locations across a variety of fields, including healthcare, business, information technology, drafting and design and legal studies. FTC has over 2,500 students. Programs are typically 12 to 24 months. The United States Department of Education has certified FTC as an eligible institution to participate in Title IV programs pursuant to the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. FTC is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).