Colleges & Universities in Costa Rica

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica

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world rank  2208

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Overview

Established in 1971, the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (Costa Rica Institute of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cártago (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cartago. This institution also has a branch campus in San Carlos and San José. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 53-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Costa Rican higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ITCR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Control Typepublic

Entity

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Costa Rica Institute of Technology
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ITCR
Founded 1971
Motto Formación Sólida, Óptimos Resultados
Colours Blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address Del costado este de los Tribunales de Justicia, 300 mtrs sur, 400 mtrs este.
Cártago
159-7050 Cartago
Costa Rica
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Phone Number 2550 2216
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica Fax Number 2551 7424
Other locations San Carlos and San José

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Instituto Tecnológico de 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 Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Instituto Tecnológico de 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 Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica.



Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 0-9% 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


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Admission Office Admission Office

Del costado este de los Tribunales de Justicia, 300 mtrs sur, 400 mtrs este.
Cartago 159-7050
2550 2308


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Library University Library

Yes Visit Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Library


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

Yes


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)
  • Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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