The University of Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Dates and Deadlines

Term:

Spring

Start Date

See Advisor

End Date

See Advisor

Deadline

9/15/2023

Information

Area of Study:

Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Education (General), Engineering (General), Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology

Program Type:

Direct Enrollment

Language of Instruction:

Spanish

GPA:

3.25

Language Prerequisite:

300-Level or Above

Advisor Name:

Madde Lesnewich

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

As an autonomous institution of higher learning, the University of Costa Rica is made up of a community of teachers, students and administrative staff dedicated to teaching, research, social action, study, meditation, artistic creation and dissemination of knowledge. There are different conceptions of the mission that a university must meet. For the University of Costa Rica, the primary activity should aim to promote the advancement of knowledge at its best and respond effectively to the needs generated by the development of society. From this perspective, the permanent production can reach levels of excellence in the training of professionals, who in turn act as diffusers and change agents in the community...

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Academics

Semester 1: March - June

Semster 2: August - December

Language of Instruction: Spanish

Course catalogues and class descriptions

NOTE: GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.

Location

San Pedro is the capital of Montes de Oca Canton in the San José Province. It is home to the University of Costa Rica as well as other institutions of higher learning. It has all the services and facilities of any major city.

Since the city is very close to San José it is taken as part of the whole metropolitan area. Residential and commercial development is very high and commercial buildings are slowly taking the place of previous quiet suburbs.

Housing

On campus housing is not available at UCR. UCR offers students the possibility to live with a host family during the time they will be studying. Due to a limited amount of host families, applicants will be placed first come, first served. However, students can opt for alternative housing through their own means. The UCR does not provide assistance in finding alternative housing for exchange students, but many students find housing easily on their own.

Links

Website

Study Abroad Student Information

Course Catalogues and Class Descriptions