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.
Just fill out an online application form and submit it with a few attachments
Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in a day
Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in a day
Our fees are more affordable than applying directly to the university
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Please note that the course selections are made on a first-come-first-serve basis!
*) dates still tentative
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.
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| SPRING 2024 | |
| Semester dates | January 15th, 2024 – April 26th, 2024 |
| Orientation | January 13th, 2024 |
| Application deadline | December 12th, 2023 |
| SUMMER 2024* | |
| Semester dates | May 13th – August 25th, 2024 |
| Orientation | May 13th, 2024 |
| Application deadline | April 28th, 2024 |
| AUTUMN 2024* | |
| Semester dates | September 9th – December 22nd, 2024 |
| Orientation | September 9th, 2024 |
| Application deadline | August 18th, 2024 |
| SPRING 2025* | |
| Semester dates | January 13th, 2025 – April 28th, 2025 |
| Orientation | January 13th, 2025 |
| Application deadline | December 12th, 2024 |
Please note that the course selections are made on a first-come-first-serve basis!
*) Small changes possible
You can choose a maximum of 4 courses during the semester. If you wish to take more than 4 classes, you will be charged a fee of USD 425 per additional class. These fees are paid directly to ULACIT at the beginning of the semester.
Please see below for detailed syllabi of Bachelor-level courses offered at ULACIT:
All courses from these programs are taught 100% in the English language. If you wish to attend courses taught in Spanish, please contact info@asiaexchange.org.
See the course list and course summaries
See the course offering and summary – Autumn semester
See the course offering and summary – Spring semester
If you are interested in improving your Spanish skills, there is a possibility to attend the additional Spanish Immersion Program at ULACIT. According to their Spanish proficiency level, the students will be recommended enrollment in any of the entry-level courses:
See the summary for the Spanish courses.
Spanish Immersion language courses cover 60 contact hours, consisting of 3-hour lessons four times per week for five weeks, each Spanish course will earn students 4 US credits or 8 ECTS. The cost per course is 688 USD.
There is also a possibility to take up to three consecutive Spanish courses per season, earning a total of 12 US credits or 24 ECTS credits per academic period. The price for attending three Spanish courses is 1695 USD.
ULACIT will contact the students and ask about their interest in attending the Spanish Immersion program about 1-2 months before the semester start.
In addition to the courses mentioned above, you have the chance to attend additional distance learning courses in the fields of Economics, Marketing, Sociology, and Politics. All the courses are taught from a distance and can be joined independently from place and time. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to combine your study abroad experience with various academic courses.
All information about the eCampus can be found here.
You have the chance to opt for distance learning courses during your application process. Please note that each distance learning course is worth 5 ECTS and comes at an additional charge of 149€ / 167USD.
After completing your eCampus courses, you will receive an academic transcript issued by Undiknas University. Additionally, you will receive a participation certificate for each completed distance learning course.
Part of our DNA is to keep excellent relationships with all our partners. Due to this special relationship with the Latin American University of Science and Technology, you are saving approximately 2,200 EUR compared to applying without us. On top of that, you are saving lots of your efforts and time, and have the most secure way to get your study place confirmed.
Tuition fee: 2,190 EUR
Application fee: 75 EUR.
See what’s included in the fees.
Are you from North/South America & Oceania? Find out more about the fees.
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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Q: How do I select my courses?
A: We will send you a pre-course enrolment form along with a list of courses being offered approximately one month before your semester starts.
Q: Are the courses organized and taught in English?
A: Yes, ULACIT offering of courses taught in the English language is ample: 68 courses taught regularly 100% in the English language at ULACIT San José campus in the fields of Liberal Arts, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, International Trade, Finance, Political Science, International Relations and Latin American Studies.
Q: Can I enrol in courses taught in Spanish?
A: Yes, you can, please notify us if you’d like to enroll in courses taught in Spanish.
Q: Do I need to have any language certificate?
A: There is no English language certificate required. However, if you’d like to enroll in courses taught in Spanish, you have to submit a minimum of B1 Certificate of Spanish Language Proficiency.
Q: What is the required course attendance?
A: The official course attendance requirement is 85%. Students who have 3 absences will fail the course.
Q: When do exams take place?
A: Exams are included in the semester dates, and they take place in the middle and at the end of the semester. We will send you a class schedule along with semester dates in it one month before your semester starts.
Q: What type of VISA do I need to have to study abroad in Costa Rica?
A: We recommend students enter Costa Rica with a Tourist VISA.
Q: What type of accommodation options are available?
A: ULACIT’s central campus does not offer traditional student residence (on-campus dorms). Exchange students are expected to live with a local host family (Homestay Program).
You can live in San José at one of the accommodation options provided by ULACIT or choose to find accommodation independently. ULACIT will contact the students to ask about their accommodation choice about 1-2 months before the semester start and provide more information about the accommodation options.
You can live in San José at one of the accommodation options provided by ULACIT or choose to find accommodation independently. ULACIT will contact the students to ask about their accommodation choice about 1-2 months before the semester start and provide more information about the accommodation options.
Q: How can I get to the campus?
A: Students may rent a car in Costa Rica if they have an international driving license. Regular cabs are accessible in San Jose, however, we recommend you download the UBER taxi application to your phone. It’s the safest, cheapest and easiest way to travel in San Jose.
Q: Do I need insurance?
A: Yes, all international students coming to ULACIT are required to purchase an international student health insurance plan with coverage in Costa Rica (no student will be accepted without it). Students must present a copy of their international health insurance ID card or written verification of coverage to be admitted and send a copy of this form for our records.
International Health Insurance Coverage must meet three essential requirements: cover medical expenses generated by the COVID-19 disease, hospital admission fees for the required duration, and minimum coverage of 14 days for accommodation expenses in case of delivery of a medical isolation order. If you choose this modality, you must have a certificate in English or Spanish from the international insurer that indicates the following:
Please see here for our most recommended insurance.
Q: I need to have my learning agreement/certificate of enrolment signed. What should I do?
A: Please fill the document and send it to info@asiaexchange.org.
Q: When will I receive my Official Acceptance Letter?
A: The official letter of acceptance (Offer Letter) will be sent to you by email 2–3 months before the semester starts.
Q: When will I receive my Transcript of Records?
A: The university prepares and sends the Academic Records, usually within 1-2 months after the end of the semester. We will send your Academic Records as soon as we receive them from ULACIT.
“Study hard, learn as much as you can both culturally and academically, but always remember to make time for putting that cultural knowledge to use. Travel, grow and live in the moment.“
Lacey Cooper
USA
“I never could have imagined what kind of a benefit this experience is in working life. I started to look for summer jobs and internships when I knew that I am coming to study here. I sent three applications to different places and I got all the jobs. Can you believe it, all three!”
Jenna Hytti
Finland
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