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San José, Costa Rica
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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
High School Diploma (or equivalent) – Certified copy, translated to Spanish if foreign.
Official Transcripts – Showing grades from secondary education.
Passport Copy (for international students).
Application Form – Completed online via UCI’s admissions portal.
Letter of Motivation (optional but recommended).
2. Entrance Test:
UCI Admissions Exam (Prueba de Admisión) – Covers basic math, reasoning, and Spanish comprehension.
Some programs may require subject-specific tests (e.g., environmental science basics).
3. Language Requirements:
Spanish Proficiency: Since most programs are taught in Spanish, international students must prove fluency via:
DELE B2 (Diploma de Español) or equivalent.
UCI’s Spanish Placement Test (if no prior certification).
English Proficiency (if applicable): For bilingual programs, TOEFL (70+ iBT) or IELTS (6.0+) may be required.
Know more
Ranked among the top universities in Latin America for regenerative and sustainability-focused education by independent regional think tanks.
A UCI team developed a low-cost water purification system.
UCI became one of Costa Rica’s first carbon-neutral universities.
Developed an evaluation tool to assess city readiness for climate change, used by municipalities and international organizations.
A practical, scalable toolkit for assessing development projects' impact on biodiversity, adopted by regional environmental agencies.
Developed a model for local governance and planning using GIS and participatory mapping, enhancing land-use policies in several Latin American countries.
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