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Our roots run deep, but our reach goes global. From Panamá to Puerto Rico, Jamaica to the Dominican Republic, and across the diaspora, we’re connecting the dots between history, identity, music, and the world around us.

YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR CULTURE. YOUR UNIVERSITY.

Aquí se aprende, se cuestiona y se perrea.

No traditional campus required. Just an open mind, a little curiosity, and ganas de aprender.

Class is in session, mi gente.

Good minds. Good vibes. Buena gente.

Whether you’re a reggaeton encyclopedia or just getting familiar with the culture, aquí h ay espacio pa’ ti. Come as you are, bring your perspective, and find people who speak your language. Literally and culturally.

Graduate & Undergraduate Programs

Postgraduate & Online Programs

International Global Students

Our Vision

To be a leading global university recognized for excellence in education, research, and community impact.

Our Mission

We aim to inspire students, support groundbreaking research, and engage with communities.

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Less Lectures. Más Acción.

Ready to put that conocimiento to work? From music and media to culture, creativity, and everything in between, our workshops bring fresh perspectives and hands-on learning straight to you.

Learn from the pros, ask the real questions, and pick up a skill or two along the way. Aquí no venimos solo a escuchar, venimos a participar.

Pull up, mi gente. There’s always something new to learn.

Key Moments in History.

1903

The Panama Canal

Opened in 1914 under U.S. control, the Panama Canal transformed global trade while cementing American influence over Panamanian territory and sovereignty.

1920

Jones Act

The 1917 Jones-Shafroth Act granted U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans while reinforcing the island’s colonial relationship with the United States; the separate 1920 Jones Act restricted maritime trade between U.S. ports to U.S.-built, -owned, and -crewed vessels.

1948

Ley de la Mordaza

Law 53 criminalized expressions of Puerto Rican independence and the display of the Puerto Rican flag in certain contexts, using state power to suppress nationalist organizing and political dissent.

1989

U.S. Invasion of Panama & Fish Market

On December 20, 1989, the United States invaded Panama to overthrow Manuel Noriega, killing civilians and leaving lasting scars on Panamanian communities and national sovereignty. Emerging from Jamaica’s dancehall culture in 1989, Fish Market Riddim reflects the Caribbean’s power to create influential musical movements amid political upheaval and regional struggles for autonomy.

1993

Mano Dura Contra El Crimen

A punitive law-and-order approach adopted in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, mano dura policies expanded policing and incarceration, often disproportionately affecting poor and marginalized communities.

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A World of Ideas, One Campus
Big Dreams Start at Perreo University

Perreo University is a place to learn, connect, and get into the culture. Come explore reggaeton, meet other culture heads, and build your knowledge along the way. Whether you’re an artist, creative, industry person, or just love the music, there’s a space for you here.

Learn. Connect. Create. Perrea con propósito.

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Our Educators Behind it.

Meet All Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Megan Curet

Tego Calderon Syllabus: Body & Movement

La Gata

Perreo 101®, Tego Calderon Syllabus: Intro to Structural Racism

Prof. Nadia J.D.

Femme Fatale: Perreo No-Binaria

Prof. Muñoz.

Femme Fatale: Perreo En La Disco

Prof. Isabella Ramirez de Arellano

Femme Fatale: Perreo Combativo

Kat M. Garces

Artist in Residence

Prof. Nic Rodriguez

Tego Calderon Syllabus: Cultural Amnesia