Study Abroad in Costa Rica
Program Overview
Study abroad in Costa Rica alongside local and international students at one of Central America's finest private universities. Combine academic and Spanish courses with excursions to Costa Rica's breathtaking natural wonders. The experience awaits you in one of the world's happiest countries!
The Latin American University of Science and Technology – ULACIT – has been ranked 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
- Summer
- Fall
- Business
- Economics
- Humanities
- International Relations
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Political Science & Politics
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
Updated Jul 22, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Fields & Subjects
- Business
- Economics
- Humanities
- International Relations
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Political Science & Politics
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Other
Age Requirement
18-30
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