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Central University, Costa Rica

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Overview

Universidad Central, Costa Rica (Central University, Costa Rica) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the metropolis of San José, San Jose, Costa Rica. Founded in 1990, Universidad Central, Costa Rica (UC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública. UC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields 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. UC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Central University, Costa Rica's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Central University, Costa Rica's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Central University, Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Central University, Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Central University, Costa Rica
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UC
Founded 1990
Motto
Colours
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Location

Address B° Escalante, detrás de Iglesia Santa Teresita
San José
1788-1002 San Jose
Costa Rica
Central University, Costa Rica's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Central University, Costa Rica Phone Number 2212 0400
Central University, Costa Rica Fax Number 2212 0422
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Website

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Central University, Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Central University, Costa Rica is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Central, Costa Rica'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 Central University, Costa Rica 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

Central University, Costa Rica Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Central University, Costa Rica 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 Central University, Costa Rica's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Central, Costa Rica: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Central University, Costa Rica Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Central University, Costa Rica Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Central University, Costa Rica 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 Central University, Costa Rica.



Central University, Costa Rica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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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 Central University, Costa Rica Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Central University, Costa Rica website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Central University, Costa Rica Admission Info


Central University, Costa Rica's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Central University, Costa Rica is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Central University, Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Central University, Costa Rica 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Central University, Costa Rica '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


Central University, Costa Rica's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Central University, Costa Rica's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Central University, Costa Rica's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Central University, Costa Rica Size and Profile


Central University, Costa Rica's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Central University, Costa Rica's total enrolment number is not reported.


Central University, Costa Rica's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Central University, Costa Rica's academic staff number is not reported.


Central University, Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

Central University, Costa Rica 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.


Central University, Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

Central University, Costa Rica 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.


Central University, Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Central University, Costa Rica's main campus setting is not reported.


Central University, Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Central University, Costa Rica's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Central University, Costa Rica's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Central University, Costa Rica is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Central University, Costa Rica Facilities


Central University, Costa Rica's Library University Library

Yes Visit Central University, Costa Rica's Library


Central University, Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Central University, Costa Rica's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Central University, Costa Rica's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Central University, Costa Rica Services


Central University, Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Central University, Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Central University, Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Central University, Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Central University, Costa Rica's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Central University, Costa Rica Organisational Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Universidad Central, Costa Rica's official first-level academic divisions.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Central University, Costa Rica Affiliations and Memberships

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central University, Costa Rica public or private?

Central University, Costa Rica 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 Central University, Costa Rica profit or non-profit?

Central University, Costa Rica 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 Central University, Costa Rica in terms of enrollment?

Central University, Costa Rica's total enrolment number is not reported.

What is the size of Central University, Costa Rica in terms of academic staff?

Central University, Costa Rica's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Central University, Costa Rica a coeducational institution?

Central University, Costa Rica is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Central University, Costa Rica use?

Central University, Costa Rica's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Central University, Costa Rica affiliated with?

None.

Does Central University, Costa Rica admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Central University, Costa Rica's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Central University, Costa Rica 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Central University, Costa Rica UC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Central University, Costa Rica UC located?

Central University, Costa Rica is located in San José, San Jose, Costa Rica. Address: B° Escalante, detrás de Iglesia Santa Teresita.

Is Central University, Costa Rica UC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Central University, Costa Rica is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Pública (since ).

Does Central University, Costa Rica offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Central University, Costa Rica offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Central University, Costa Rica have a university library?

Yes

Does Central University, Costa Rica provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Central University, Costa Rica have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Central University, Costa Rica offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Central University, Costa Rica offer career services?

Not reported

Does Central University, Costa Rica offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Central University, Costa Rica have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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