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University of Costa Rica History

University of Central American nation, is a public university originated in Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. It was established in the year 1843 by University of Santo Thomas. The University is the oldest, largest and most prestigious institution of higher learning in Costa Rica. It is also most important research university in the country, and Central America.

University of Costa RicaPrograms, Courses and Schools

University of Costa Rica, offers undergraduate options (Diploma Programs and Certificates of Specialization in Special Programs) and Teaches more than a hundred degrees Endorsed by the degree Center for Academic Evaluation. The University also include various institutional programs. The University has 42 research institution and 47 schools and they have 2 faculties for arts and letters like Faculty of Fine Arts and Faculty of Letters. The University has more than 37,600 undergraduate students and 4,042 postgraduate students.

University of Costa Rica Campuses

University of Costa Rica, main campus is located on San Pedro, San Jose. The other regional campuses are located throughout the country to reach rural Costa Ricans. The Western Campus includes a local branch in Tacares, Grecia. The Altantic Campus includes a local branch in Paraiso, Cartago and another one in Guapiles, Limon. The Guanacaste Campus includes local branch in Santa Cruz. The Limon Campus located in the city of Port Limon. The Pacific Campus located in the city Puntarenas. The Golfito Campus located in the city of Golfito, Puntarenas.

University of Costa RicaAchievements

University of Costa Rica, have research in Agricultural Science since 1955, the Agronomic Research Center ( CIA ) is a space where professionals from different areas of Agronomy investigate issues related to soil and plant fertility, agricultural biotechnology, biochemistry of organic processes in the soil, agricultural microbiology , post-harvest technology and the study of natural resources.

University of Costa Rica USP

University of Costa Rica, was ranked 501 in Worldwide by Webometrics and it was ranked 18th in Latin America. The University was also ranked 874 in World Universities Ranking.

The Scholarship Assistance and Socioeconomic System is Aimed at Students with limited economic resources and Those Who stand out for Their academic excellence or for Their participation in Certain fields of institutional interest.

University of Costa Rica Notable Alumni

Óscar Arias (Former President of Costa Rica), HelioFallas Venegas (Former First Vice President of Costa Rica), María Luisa Ávila Agüero (Costa Rican infectious disease specialist), JosetteAltmannBorbón (Costa Rican historian)

 

University of Costa Rica Programs

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University of Costa Rica Application Requirements

3
GPA
33
IB
75
Percentage

IELTS score requirements

A strong proficiency in the English language is essential for admission into universities in Costa Rica. To be able to get a successful admission in University of Costa Rica in Costa Rica students need to complete IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5.

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University of Costa Rica Deadlines

 

Bachelors: Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific deadlines.

Masters: Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific deadlines.

University of Costa Rica Rankings

Global

768
US News
511 -520
QS
901 -1000
Shanghai
501 -600
Times Higher Education
531
GTU Rank

Regional

Latin America
22
US News
201 -250
QS
37
Times Higher Education
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