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Fidelitas University

country rank  11
world rank  7090

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University Overview

Established in 1980, Universidad Fidélitas (Fidelitas University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of San Pedro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), San Jose. This institution also has a branch campus in Heredia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública (Ministry of Public Education), Universidad Fidélitas (UF) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Fidélitas (UF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 45-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Fidelitas University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Fidelitas University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Fidelitas University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Fidelitas University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Fidelitas University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UF
Founded 1980
Motto Universidad Fidélitas
Fidélitas University
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Del Colegio de Ingenieros y Arquitectos en Curridabat, 500 mts al norte y 300 al este
San Pedro
8063-1000 San Jose
Costa Rica
Fidelitas University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Fidelitas University Phone Number 2253 0262
Fidelitas University Fax Number 2283 2186
Other locations Heredia

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Recognition and Accreditation

Fidelitas University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Fidelitas University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1980


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP)
  • Sistema Nacional de Adreditación de la Superior de Costa Rica (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 Fidelitas 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

Fidelitas University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Fidelitas University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Fidelitas University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Fidelitas University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Fidelitas 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 Fidelitas University.



Fidelitas University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Fidelitas University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Fidelitas University Admission Info


Fidelitas University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Fidelitas University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Fidelitas University '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


Fidelitas University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Fidelitas University's Admission Office Admission Office

Del Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos en Curridabat, 500 mts al norte y 300 al este
San Pedro 8063-1000
2253 0262
2253 0262

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

Size and Profile

Fidelitas University Size and Profile


Fidelitas University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Fidelitas University has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Fidelitas University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Fidelitas University's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Fidelitas University's Control Type Control Type

Fidelitas 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.


Fidelitas University's Entity Type Entity Type

Fidelitas 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.


Fidelitas University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Fidelitas University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Fidelitas University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Fidelitas University 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.


Fidelitas University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Fidelitas University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Fidelitas University Facilities


Fidelitas University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Fidelitas University's Library


Fidelitas University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Fidelitas University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Fidelitas University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Fidelitas University Services


Fidelitas University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Fidelitas University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Fidelitas University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Fidelitas University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Fidelitas University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Fidelitas University Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Fidelitas University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Fidélitas's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación de Universidades Privadas de Centroamérica y Panamá (AUPRICA)


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Social Media

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X X (Twitter)

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Fidélitas's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Universidad Fidélitas's official TikTok channel


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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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