Pru

PRU is an acronym used in various fields to denote different organizations, units, or technical concepts. The intended meaning depends on the context.

In finance, PRU is the ticker symbol for Prudential Financial, Inc., an American life insurance and financial services company. The stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange and is included in several market indices.

In computing, PRU stands for Programmable Real-Time Unit, a dedicated microcontroller subsystem found in Texas Instruments Sitara processors. PRUs provide deterministic input/output processing and can run user code independently of the main CPU, improving real-time performance in embedded applications.

In United Kingdom education, a PRU denotes a Pupil Referral Unit, a special school that provides education for students who cannot attend mainstream schools for reasons such as exclusion or behavioural issues. PRUs are usually run by local authorities and offer alternative curricula and support services.

In public administration or law enforcement contexts, PRU may refer to a Public Relations Unit, a unit responsible for communications with the media and public.

Because PRU has multiple meanings, the correct interpretation is typically evident from surrounding text and the domain in which it appears.