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EARTH University

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Overview

Universidad EARTH (EARTH University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Guacimo, Limon, Costa Rica. This institution also has a branch campus in Liberia and Guanacaste. Founded in 1990, Universidad EARTH (EARTH) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública. EARTH provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor'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. This 36-year-old Costa Rican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 0-9%. It is considered an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. EARTH also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

EARTH University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

EARTH University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

EARTH University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

EARTH University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (English) EARTH University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym EARTH
Founded 1990
Motto
Colours
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Location

Address Mercedes de Guacimo
Guacimo
Limon
Costa Rica
EARTH University's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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EARTH University Phone Number 2713 0000
EARTH University Fax Number 2713 0001
Other locations Liberia and Guanacaste

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Website

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EARTH University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)


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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 EARTH University 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

EARTH University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of EARTH University 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 EARTH University's academic range and degree level offering.



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

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Programs and Courses

EARTH University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

EARTH University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of EARTH University 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 EARTH University.



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

Admissions

EARTH University Admission Info


EARTH University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


EARTH University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

EARTH University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

EARTH University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


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


EARTH University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


EARTH University's Admission Office Admission Office

Apartado 4442-1000
San Jose
2713 0000


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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 EARTH University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

EARTH University Size and Profile


EARTH University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

EARTH University has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


EARTH University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

EARTH University's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


EARTH University's Control Type Control Type

EARTH University 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.


EARTH University's Entity Type Entity Type

EARTH University 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.


EARTH University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

EARTH University's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


EARTH University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

EARTH University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


EARTH University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


EARTH University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

EARTH University Facilities


EARTH University's Library University Library

Yes Visit EARTH University's Library


EARTH University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


EARTH University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


EARTH University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

EARTH University Services


EARTH University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


EARTH University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


EARTH University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

EARTH University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


EARTH University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

EARTH University Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

EARTH University Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Wikipedia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EARTH University public or private?

EARTH University 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 EARTH University profit or non-profit?

EARTH University 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 EARTH University in terms of enrollment?

EARTH University has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of EARTH University in terms of academic staff?

EARTH University's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is EARTH University a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does EARTH University use?

EARTH University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is EARTH University affiliated with?

None.

Does EARTH University admit international students?

Yes.

What is EARTH University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

EARTH University's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend EARTH University EARTH?

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

Where is EARTH University EARTH located?

EARTH University is located in Guacimo, Limon, Costa Rica. Address: Mercedes de Guacimo.

Is EARTH University EARTH accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, EARTH University is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Pública (since 2007).

Does EARTH University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does EARTH University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does EARTH University have a university library?

Yes

Does EARTH University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does EARTH University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does EARTH University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does EARTH University offer career services?

Not reported

Does EARTH University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does EARTH University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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