AIFS Abroad in San José, Costa Rica: Semester Study + Intern
by AIFS Abroad
Program Overview
Take a semester or academic year with AIFS Abroad in the vibrant capital of San José! You can earn up to 23 credits per semester at Universidad Veritas from varied courses and internship opportunities. Courses are taught in English and Spanish. No previous Spanish language study is required for most programs.
Universidad Veritas offers an internship program, as well as volunteer opportunities, to help you make the most of your semester abroad. Their Spanish Language and Internship Program welcomes students with an advanced level of Spanish and a minimum of 2 years of college-level Spanish. It combines a 4-week Spanish language course with a 12-week internship placement within local companies or NGOs based on your major.
You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities, including:
• Costa Rican cooking classes
• Visits to local museums and historical sites
• 3-day trip to Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and Monteverde Cloud Forest
• 3-day trip to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park
• Day trip to Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate, and Sarchi artisans
Optional excursions include a 2-day trip hiking and rafting in Sarapiquí and a 4-day trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama.
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Program Highlights
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- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Arts
- Biology
- Business
- Communications
- Culture
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Film
- Foreign Language
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Rights Advocacy
- International Business
- International Relations
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
- Travel & Tourism
- Visual Arts
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Business
- Communications
- Development
- Ecology
- Education
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Hospitality
- International Relations
- Liberal Arts
- Marine Science
- National Park
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Tourism
Updated Jun 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Fields & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Arts
- Biology
- Business
- Communications
- Culture
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Film
- Foreign Language
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Rights Advocacy
- International Business
- International Relations
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Science
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
- Travel & Tourism
- Visual Arts
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
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What is the minimum GPA?
Minimum of 2.6 GPA
Will I need a visa?
U.S. citizens automatically get a tourist visa when they enter Costa Rica which allows them to stay 90 days which covers the semester program. Students on the extended semester which is over 90 days will be provided information on the extension/visa process after acceptance.
Where can I find DEI info about San Jose?
Even before departure, dive right into the experience with the assurance that your stay abroad will be different than at home. With that said, check out our Social Identity & Access page for resources and tips for navigating a new environment.
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