ULACIT’s 6-Week Summer Abroad Program
Program Overview
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
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science & IT
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- International Business
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Sustainable Development
Updated Jun 17, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- San Jose, Costa Rica
Fields & Subjects
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science & IT
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- International Business
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Sustainable Development
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2026, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- 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
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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