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Universidad Cenfotec

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world rank  8172

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Overview

Universidad Cenfotec (Cenfotec University) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San José, San Jose, Costa Rica. This institution also has a branch campus in Heredia and Alajuela. Founded in 2000, Universidad Cenfotec (Ucenfotec) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública. Ucenfotec 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 and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 26-year-old Costa Rican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. Ucenfotec also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad Cenfotec's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Cenfotec's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Universidad Cenfotec' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Cenfotec's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Cenfotec University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym Ucenfotec
Founded 2000
Motto The U of the computer science
Colours Purple, pink, turquoise, oranje and green
Mascot

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Location

Address San Pedro de Montes Oca, del Cruce de la Escuela de Santa Marta 400 metros noreste carretera al Cristo de Sabanilla
San José
11501 San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Cenfotec's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad Cenfotec Phone Number 2281 1555
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Other locations Heredia and Alajuela

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Cenfotec University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2003


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Cenfotec'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 Universidad Cenfotec 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

Universidad Cenfotec Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Cenfotec Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Cenfotec Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Cenfotec 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 Universidad Cenfotec.



Universidad Cenfotec: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 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 Universidad Cenfotec Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad Cenfotec website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad Cenfotec Admission Info


Universidad Cenfotec's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad Cenfotec is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad Cenfotec's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad Cenfotec has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Cenfotec's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least 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


Universidad Cenfotec's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidad Cenfotec's Admission Office Admission Office

Sabanilla
San José 1080311502
40003950
6000 8050

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

Size and Profile

Universidad Cenfotec Size and Profile


Universidad Cenfotec's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Cenfotec has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Universidad Cenfotec's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad Cenfotec has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Universidad Cenfotec's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Cenfotec 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.


Universidad Cenfotec's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Cenfotec is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


Universidad Cenfotec's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad Cenfotec's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad Cenfotec's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad Cenfotec 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.


Universidad Cenfotec's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Cenfotec is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Cenfotec Facilities


Universidad Cenfotec's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Cenfotec's Library


Universidad Cenfotec's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Cenfotec's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Cenfotec's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad Cenfotec Services


Universidad Cenfotec's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad Cenfotec's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Cenfotec's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidad Cenfotec's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Cenfotec's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad Cenfotec Organisational Structure

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

Universidad Cenfotec
  • Faculty of Computer Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Cenfotec Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • SAP University Alliances


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Cenfotec public or private?

Universidad Cenfotec 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 Universidad Cenfotec profit or non-profit?

Universidad Cenfotec is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad Cenfotec in terms of enrollment?

Universidad Cenfotec has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad Cenfotec in terms of academic staff?

Universidad Cenfotec has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.

Is Universidad Cenfotec a coeducational institution?

Universidad Cenfotec is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad Cenfotec use?

Universidad Cenfotec 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.

What religion is Universidad Cenfotec affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad Cenfotec admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidad Cenfotec's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad Cenfotec's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad Cenfotec Ucenfotec?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad Cenfotec Ucenfotec located?

Universidad Cenfotec is located in San José, San Jose, Costa Rica. Address: San Pedro de Montes Oca, del Cruce de la Escuela de Santa Marta 400 metros noreste carretera al Cristo de Sabanilla.

Is Universidad Cenfotec Ucenfotec accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad Cenfotec is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Pública (since 2003).

Does Universidad Cenfotec offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad Cenfotec offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad Cenfotec have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad Cenfotec provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad Cenfotec have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad Cenfotec offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad Cenfotec offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad Cenfotec offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidad Cenfotec have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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