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CFHI’s Costa Rica programs, offered in partnership with ICDS, provide immersive, interdisciplinary learning experiences that combine academics, community engagement, and cultural immersion. Designed for students interested in global health, sustainability, Spanish language, and social justice, these programs foster a deeper understanding of the complex social, environmental, and cultural factors t...

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Program Highlights

Earn transferable U.S. college credit through academically rigorous coursework with ICDS.

Strengthen your Spanish language skills while engaging with local communities and Costa Rican culture.

Learn from local experts through field visits, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary coursework.

Choose from semester or short-term programs tailored to your academic and professional interests.

Prepare for a fulfilling career in health, medicine, and many other fields.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Starts At: $5,495 for 4 weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTerms Available:
  • Throughout the Year
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jul 11, 2026

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Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Throughout the Year

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Starts At

  • 4 weeks: $5,495
  • 12-16 weeks: $11,595

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Program Cost Excludes

  • Domestic Airfare
  • International Airfare

Payment Terms

  • Scholarships
  • Upfront Deposit

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • Spanish

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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CFHI’s Costa Rica programs, offered in partnership with ICDS, provide immersive, interdisciplinary learning experiences that combine academics, community engagement, and cultural immersion. Designed for students interested in global health, sustainability, Spanish language, and social justice, these programs foster a deeper understanding of the complex social, environmental, and cultural factors that shape health and development in Latin America. Program options include Health Care in Latin America, a semester program exploring healthcare systems and public health; Spanish and Health in Latin America, a 4-week program combining Spanish for health sciences with regional health learning; Spanish and Sustainability Practices, focused on sustainability, food security, and community-based lear...

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