GoAbroad

ULACIT’s 6-week Summer Abroad Program offers an academically rigorous yet culturally immersive experience in which students earn 6 US credits (12 ECTS) per summer season while exploring one of the world's most biodiverse and innovative countries. Structure of the 6-Week Summer Abroad Program Each session (June–July or August-September) allows students to enroll in: • Two (2) academic courses of 45 contact hours each, or • Spanish Immersion courses (45–60 hours) All courses are: • Taught 100% in English • Designed for transferability (3 US credits / 6 ECTS) • Built with ULACIT’s project-based, 0%-exams pedagogy • Integrated with experiential learning and SDG alignment How the summer courses are taught (6-week model) Two 45-contact-hour courses are delivered Monday afternoon through Thursday morning. Students take two combined courses over 6 weeks. Each course consists of 45 contact hours, for a total of 90 instructional hours. Weekly Schedule Format • Monday: Afternoon Classes • Tuesday: Morning & Afternoon Classes • Wednesday: Morning & Afternoon Classes • Thursday: Morning Classes • Friday–Sunday: Reserved for excursions, cultural immersion, and independent travel

Program Highlights

Explore courses taught 100% in English!

Experience transferability with 3 US credits / 6 ECTS.

Engage with ULACIT’s project-based, 0%-exams pedagogy.

Immerse yourself in integrated experiential learning and SDG alignment.

Reserve your weekends (Friday–Sunday) for excursions, cultural immersion, and independent travel!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • San Jose, Costa Rica
Starts At: $2000-$5000
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2027, 2026, 2028, 2029Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • International Business
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
  • Sustainable Development
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • San Jose, Costa Rica

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • International Business
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Latin American Studies
  • Sustainable Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2027, 2026, 2028, 2029

Terms Available:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

$2000-$5000

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Transcript Fees
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Bachelor’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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