Study in Costa Rica

study abroad in costa rica

The ideal destination for both a semester abroad and a gap year, with high-quality education and unlimited travel opportunities!

Beautiful tropical beaches, epic adventures, natural wonders, and enthralling culture are all available in Costa Rica, making it an ideal location for activities outside of the classroom. Study in Costa Rica with local and international students at one of the country’s most prestigious private universities. Combining academic and Spanish lessons with visiting Costa Rica’s incredible natural wonders is a winning combination.

STUDY ABROAD IN COSTA RICA

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EASY APPLICATION PROCESS

Just fill out an online application form and submit it with a few attachments.
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ACCEPTANCE EVEN IN ONE DAY

Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in day.
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SECURE

Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in day.
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MOST AFFORDABLE TUITION FEES

Our fees are more affordable than applying directly to the university
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SUPPORT

Our team helps you get the most out of your time abroad
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APPLY EASILY WITH FRIENDS

Share life-changing experiences together
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Latin American University of science and technology

Leading bilingual university in Cosa Rica

top 5%

Best Universities worldwide

#1

private university in Costa Rica

#1 reputation with employers in costa rica

Overview

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SEMESTERS

Spring (January – April)
Summer (May – August)
Autumn (September – December)
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LEVELS OF STUDY

Bachelor
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MAX CREDITS

24 ECTS / 12 US credits per trimester
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Fees

2,190 EUR / Semester + 75 EUR application fee
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Program Content

Project-based learning
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Study Fields

Economics, Business Management, Latin American culture and history, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, Humanities and Spanish language

Program Highlights

Semester Dates

SUMMER 2023

May 15th -
August 25th, 2023
ORIENTATION:
May 13th, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 28th, 2023
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AUTUMN 2023

September 11th -
December 22nd, 2023
ORIENTATION:
September 8th, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 18th, 2023
APPLY NOW

SPRING 2024

January 15th -
April 28th, 2024
ORIENTATION:
January 15th, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
December 12th, 2023
APPLY NOW

Please note that the course selections are made on a first-come-first-serve basis!

*) dates still tentative

Studying at ULACIT IN COSTA RICA

The Latin American University of Science and Technology – ULACIT – is ranked as the best private university in Costa Rica for ten consecutive years (2011-2021) in the QS rankings. It is also one of the global campuses of the University of Arizona. The teaching strategies in ULACIT are project-based, with no traditional exams. Learning is based on, research, case studies, problem-solving and service-learning experiences, under the Teaching for Understanding (TfU) framework, developed by Harvard University’s Project Zero.

Who is this program for?

  • You are a university student or have recently finished high school.
  • You want to study abroad and gain a better understanding of global topics combined with a unique life experience.
  • You want to improve your language skills and learn Spanish.
  • You enjoy a tropical climate and want to explore the incredibly diverse nature of Costa Rica in your free time
  • You want to make new international friends and build a career-benefiting multicultural network.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY IN COSTA RICA?

ULACIT works with the US credit system. Each academic course covers 45 contact hours per season (1 lesson each week, for 15 weeks), representing 6 ECTS or 3US credits, per course.

You may choose up to five courses, which amounts to a maximum of 30 ECTS. ULACIT works annually, with three 15-week academic periods (Spring, Summer and Fall), with two-week sessions in between. By enrolling in ULACIT, you can cover more credits within a year.

To apply, you need to have at least

  • A minimum age of 18 years
  • A high school diploma or similar certificate.
  • You are not required to be enrolled at an institution of higher education.

A scanned copy of the identification page of your passport. Please note that the passport must be valid 6 months after the semester end.

An official transcript of records, or if you are not currently enrolled at an institution of higher education, a copy of your high school diploma. This should preferably be submitted in English, but we also accept these documents in German, French, and Spanish.

Apply to study abroad at ULACIT

DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)

APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents

CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as in one day.

  • When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
  • Get access to comprehensive information materials such as a Beyond Abroad Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Scan all the required documents (1–2) to your computer.
  • Finally, fill out the online application form below and submit it with all the documents.

Uploading and submitting the attachments

  • Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
  • If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you are missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can send the missing document(s) later.  However, please note that we will not process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
  • All attachments must be sent to us by the application deadline at the very latest, preferably as soon as possible.
  • You can submit all the documents electronically. Please do not send anything via regular mail.
  • There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.

Confirmation

You will get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from the day your application is complete with all the required documents.

Fees

The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below).

Cancellation

If you are unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]beyondabroad.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue.

Travel insurance

You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester.

The Latin American University of Science and Technology -ULACIT- is an innovative, and entrepreneurial university. ULACIT strives to prepare its students for leadership positions in science, technology, and other fields of human endeavour, with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they will require to serve the world in the 21st century. At ULACIT, positive social coexistence and interpersonal relationships are promoted, as well as the establishment of contact networks, always within an area of respect and appreciation of the cultural, political, ideological, religious, ethnic and identity diversity of gender, among others.

Campus and facilities

ULACIT makes its top-of-the-line facilities available to all international students, including access to fully equipped computer labs, use of high-tech multimedia equipment, cafeteria and student lounge areas, library, printing and copy center, our student health center, and on-campus wireless connection.

Location

ULACIT has its campus in central San José, the capital of Costa Rica. The exact location is 800 meters north of the Central Park of San José, or 150 meters south of the newspaper La República, in the Tournón neighborhood. It is in the banking district of San José, just 20 kilometers (20 minutes) from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. The Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer is in Escazú, Plaza Tempo.

Website

https://www.ulacit.ac.cr/

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