Universities in Costa Rica by Town/City
2026 University Directory by Location New
Looking for a university in Costa Rica located in specific town or city? uniRank provides a comprehensive 2026 directory of 55 recognised Costa Rican universities that meet uniRank's selection criteria, listed by their main campus location, along with their country ranking position:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Costa Rica.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Costa Rican Universities by town/city
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Costa Rica?
- There are 55 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Costa Rican higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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Which towns and cities have universities in Costa Rica?
- uniRank lists 55 accredited Costa Rican universities and higher-education institutions according to their main campus town or city. The directory above identifies universities located in individual towns and cities throughout Costa Rica.
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Can I search this list by university alphabetical order instead of main campus location?
- Yes. uniRank also provides an Costa Rican Universities by alphabetical order for browsing institutions alphabetically rather than by their location.
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