University Overview
Founded in 1986, Universidad Internacional de las Américas (International University of the Americas) is a private higher education institution located in the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública (Ministry of Public Education), Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA) is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA) 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 39-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UIA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | International University of the Americas |
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| Acronym | UIA |
| Founded | 1986 |
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| Address | Apdo. 1447-1002; Barrio Aranjuez San José San Jose Costa Rica |
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