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List of Universities in Costa Rica

  • Writer: ECLBS
    ECLBS
  • Jun 28, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 15, 2023

Costa Rica is a small country located in Central America with a well-developed higher education system. The country has numerous universities and institutions of higher learning. Here is a list of universities in Costa Rica:

  • Universidad de Costa Rica - Founded in 1940, Universidad de Costa Rica is the oldest and largest university in the country. It is located in the capital city of San Jose and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as law, medicine, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering.

  • Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica - Established in 1971, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica is a public institution located in Cartago. It is known for its programs in engineering, science, and technology.

  • Universidad Nacional - Founded in 1973, Universidad Nacional is a public university located in Heredia. It is known for its programs in environmental studies, social sciences, and humanities.

  • Universidad Latina de Costa Rica - Established in 1989, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica is a private institution with campuses throughout the country. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as law, business, health sciences, and engineering.

  • Universidad de Costa Rica - Sede del Atlántico - Established in 1982, the Atlantic campus of Universidad de Costa Rica is a public university located in Limon. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as education, social sciences, and natural sciences.

  • Universidad Veritas - Founded in 1975, Universidad Veritas is a private institution located in San Jose. It is known for its programs in arts and design, architecture, and communication.

  • Universidad Estatal a Distancia - Established in 1977, Universidad Estatal a Distancia is a public institution that offers distance education programs throughout the country. It is known for its programs in education, humanities, and social sciences.

These are just a few examples of the many universities and institutions of higher education in Costa Rica. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Costa Rica's universities are attracting students from all over the world.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Escuela de Medicina y Cirugía Veterinaria San Francisco de Asis

  2. Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica

  3. Universidad Adventista de Centro América

  4. Universidad Autónoma de Centro América

  5. Universidad Autonoma Monterrey

  6. Universidad Braulio Carrillo

  7. Universidad Castro Carazo

  8. Universidad Católica Anselmo Llorente

  9. Universidad Central

  10. Universidad de Cartago Florencio del Castillo

  11. Universidad de Costa Rica

  12. Universidad de Iberoamérica

  13. Universidad de La Salle

  14. Universidad del Diseño

  15. Universidad del Turismo

  16. Universidad del Valle

  17. Universidad de San José

  18. Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica

  19. Universidad Estatal a Distancia

  20. Universidad Federada

  21. Universidad Fidélitas

  22. Universidad Fundepos Alma Mater

  23. Universidad Hispanoamericana

  24. Universidad Internacional de las Américas

  25. Universidad Isaac Newton

  26. Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

  27. Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología

  28. Universidad Libre de Costa Rica

  29. Universidad Metropolitana Castro Carazo

  30. Universidad Nacional

  31. Universidad Panamericana (UPA)

  32. Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional

  33. Universidad San Juan de la Cruz

  34. Universidad San Juan de la Cruz

  35. Universidad San Marcos

  36. Universidad Santa Paula

  37. Universidad Veritas

  38. University for Peace



 
 
 

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