Internship gaining cross-cultural experience in Costa Rica
Program Overview
Join Texas Tech's full-service campus in Costa Rica and gain real-world, cross-cultural experience in one of Latin America's most dynamic economies. Beyond its breathtaking biodiversity and ecotourism, Costa Rica is a strategic business hub with over 300 multinational companies including U.S.-based leaders in tech, finance, healthcare, and sustainable innovation.
In today's competitive job market, employers seek graduates with international experience, adaptability, and global insight. TTU-Costa Rica places you at the intersection of culture, commerce, and cutting-edge industry giving you a powerful edge in fields like sustainability, digital business, STEM, and global health.
The Career Center at TTU-CR is here to connect students with top employers — opening doors to opportunities that build real-world skills and meaningful careers.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Dentistry
- Development
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Forestry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Journalism
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Linguistics
- Marine Science
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- National Park
- Nursing
- Parks & Recreation
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Administration & Government
- Real Estate
- Religious Work
- Resort
- Sales
- Scuba
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Theology
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Mar 4, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Costa Rica
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Dentistry
- Development
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Forestry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Journalism
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Linguistics
- Marine Science
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- National Park
- Nursing
- Parks & Recreation
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Administration & Government
- Real Estate
- Religious Work
- Resort
- Sales
- Scuba
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Theology
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Spanish
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Summer
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