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National University, Costa Rica

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Overview

Universidad Nacional (National University, Costa Rica) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Heredia, Costa Rica. Established in 1973, Universidad Nacional (UNA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública. UNA provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 53-year-old Costa Rican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 70-79%. This places it among a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UNA also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

National University, Costa Rica's Control Typepublic

Entity

National University, Costa Rica's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National University, Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

National University, Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name (English) National University, Costa Rica
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNA
Founded 1973
Motto La verdad nos hace libres
The truth makes us free
Colours Red and white
Mascot

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Location

Address Avenida 1, Calle 9. Apartado Postal 86-3000
Heredia
Heredia
Costa Rica
National University, Costa Rica's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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National University, Costa Rica Phone Number 2261 0101
National University, Costa Rica Fax Number 2237 7032
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Website

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National University, Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

National 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 Nacional'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 National 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

National University, Costa Rica Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

National University, Costa Rica Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

National University, Costa Rica Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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



National University, Costa Rica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 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 National University, Costa Rica Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official National University, Costa Rica website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

National University, Costa Rica Admission Info


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

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


National University, Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

National University, Costa Rica has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National University, Costa Rica's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately 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


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

Yes


National University, Costa Rica's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 1, Calle 9. Apartado Postal 86-3000
Heredia 40101
2277 3000


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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 National University, Costa Rica's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

National University, Costa Rica Size and Profile


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

National University, Costa Rica has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

National University, Costa Rica's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.


National University, Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

National University, Costa Rica is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


National University, Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

National 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.


National University, Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

National University, Costa Rica's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


National University, Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

National University, Costa Rica 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.


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

Not reported


National University, Costa Rica is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

National University, Costa Rica Facilities


National University, Costa Rica's Library University Library

Yes Visit National University, Costa Rica's Library


National University, Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


National University, Costa Rica's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

National University, Costa Rica Services


National University, Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


National University, Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


National University, Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

National University, Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


National University, Costa Rica's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

National University, Costa Rica Organisational Structure

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

Universidad Nacional
  • Department of Philosophy and Letters
  • Department of Social Sciences
  • Department of Earth and Sea and Natural Sciences
  • Department of Health Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

National University, Costa Rica Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional'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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

Universidad Nacional's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Universidad Nacional's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Nacional's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Nacional's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Nacional's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

Universidad Nacional's Wikipedia article

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Online Courses You Can Trust

Coursera Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Is National University, Costa Rica public or private?

National University, Costa Rica is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is National University, Costa Rica profit or non-profit?

National 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 National University, Costa Rica in terms of enrollment?

National University, Costa Rica has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

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

National University, Costa Rica's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.

Is National University, Costa Rica a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does National University, Costa Rica use?

National University, Costa Rica 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.

What religion is National University, Costa Rica affiliated with?

None.

Does National University, Costa Rica admit international students?

Yes.

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

National University, Costa Rica's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend National University, Costa Rica UNA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is National University, Costa Rica UNA located?

National University, Costa Rica is located in Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica. Address: Avenida 1, Calle 9. Apartado Postal 86-3000.

Is National University, Costa Rica UNA accredited and legally recognised?

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

Does National University, Costa Rica offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does National University, Costa Rica offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does National University, Costa Rica have a university library?

Yes

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

Not reported

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

Yes

Does National University, Costa Rica offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does National University, Costa Rica offer career services?

Not reported

Does National University, Costa Rica offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does National University, Costa Rica have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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