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Autonomous University of Centro América

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Overview

Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (Autonomous University of Centro América) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cipreses de Curridabat, San Jose, Costa Rica. This institution also has branch campuses in Guápiles, Nicoya, San Ramón and Paso Canoas. Founded in 1976, Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública. UACA provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 50-year-old Costa Rican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. UACA also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Autonomous University of Centro América's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Autonomous University of Centro América's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Autonomous University of Centro América' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Autonomous University of Centro América's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Autonomous University of Centro América
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UACA
Founded 1976
Motto Ad Sapientiam et Honorem
For Wisdom and Honor
Colours Blue and yellow
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Location

Address De Servicentro la Galera 700 Metros Norte
Cipreses de Curridabat
7637 - 1000 San Jose
Costa Rica
Autonomous University of Centro América's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Autonomous University of Centro América Phone Number 2272 9100
Autonomous University of Centro América Fax Number 2271 2046
Other locations Guápiles, Nicoya, San Ramón and Paso Canoas

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Website

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Autonomous University of Centro América's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Autonomous University of Centro América is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Centro América's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Autonomous University of Centro América as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Autonomous University of Centro América Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Autonomous University of Centro América is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Autonomous University of Centro América's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Autónoma de Centro América: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Autonomous University of Centro América Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Autonomous University of Centro América Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Autonomous University of Centro América categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Autonomous University of Centro América.



Autonomous University of Centro América: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Autonomous University of Centro América Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Autonomous University of Centro América website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Autonomous University of Centro América's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Autonomous University of Centro América is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Autonomous University of Centro América's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Autonomous University of Centro América has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Autonomous University of Centro América 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Autonomous University of Centro América's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Autonomous University of Centro América's Admission Office Admission Office

Sede Central. De Servicentro La Galera, 700mts Norte
Cipreses de Curridabat 7637 - 1000
2272 9100


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Size and Profile

Autonomous University of Centro América Size and Profile


Autonomous University of Centro América's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Autonomous University of Centro América has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Autonomous University of Centro América's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Autonomous University of Centro América's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Autonomous University of Centro América's Control Type Control Type

Autonomous University of Centro América is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Autonomous University of Centro América's Entity Type Entity Type

Autonomous University of Centro América is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Autonomous University of Centro América's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Autonomous University of Centro América's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Autonomous University of Centro América's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Autonomous University of Centro América adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Autonomous University of Centro América's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Autonomous University of Centro América is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Autonomous University of Centro América Facilities


Autonomous University of Centro América's Library University Library

Yes Visit Autonomous University of Centro América's Library


Autonomous University of Centro América's Housing University Housing

Yes


Autonomous University of Centro América's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Autonomous University of Centro América's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Autonomous University of Centro América Services


Autonomous University of Centro América's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Autonomous University of Centro América's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Autonomous University of Centro América's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Autonomous University of Centro América's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Autonomous University of Centro América's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Autonomous University of Centro América Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad Autónoma de Centro América consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad Autónoma de Centro América
  • School of Business
  • School of Human Resources Management
  • School of Air Transportation Management
  • School of Architecture
  • School of Library Sciences
  • School of Law
  • School of Economics
  • School of Health and Physical Activities
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Civil Engineering
  • School of Computer Science
  • School of Industrial Engineering
  • School of Mechanical Engineering
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Journalism
  • School of Psychology
  • School of Psychopedagogy
  • School of International Relations
  • School of Public Relations
  • School of Tourism

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Memberships and Affiliations

Autonomous University of Centro América Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autonomous University of Centro América public or private?

Autonomous University of Centro América is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Autonomous University of Centro América profit or non-profit?

Autonomous University of Centro América is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Autonomous University of Centro América in terms of enrollment?

Autonomous University of Centro América has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Autonomous University of Centro América in terms of academic staff?

Autonomous University of Centro América's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Autonomous University of Centro América a coeducational institution?

Autonomous University of Centro América is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Autonomous University of Centro América use?

Autonomous University of Centro América adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Autonomous University of Centro América affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Autonomous University of Centro América admit international students?

Yes.

What is Autonomous University of Centro América's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Autonomous University of Centro América 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Autonomous University of Centro América UACA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Autonomous University of Centro América UACA located?

Autonomous University of Centro América is located in Cipreses de Curridabat, San Jose, Costa Rica. Address: De Servicentro la Galera 700 Metros Norte.

Is Autonomous University of Centro América UACA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Autonomous University of Centro América is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Pública (since 1976).

Does Autonomous University of Centro América offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Autonomous University of Centro América offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Autonomous University of Centro América have a university library?

Yes

Does Autonomous University of Centro América provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Autonomous University of Centro América have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Autonomous University of Centro América offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Autonomous University of Centro América offer career services?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of Centro América offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Autonomous University of Centro América have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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