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Universidad Internacional de las Américas

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Overview

Universidad Internacional de las Américas (International University of the Americas) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the metropolis of San José, San Jose, Costa Rica. Established in 1986, Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública. UIA provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate 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 40-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, including a library, sports facilities, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Universidad Internacional de las Américas' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) International University of the Americas
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UIA
Founded 1986
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Location

Address Apdo. 1447-1002; Barrio Aranjuez
San José
San Jose
Costa Rica
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Universidad Internacional de las Américas Phone Number 2255 3444
Universidad Internacional de las Américas Fax Number 2221 0591
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • 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 Internacional de las Américas 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 Internacional de las Américas Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Internacional de las Américas 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 Internacional de las Américas's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Internacional de las Américas: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
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degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
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Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
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B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Internacional de las Américas Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Internacional de las Américas Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Internacional de las Américas 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 Internacional de las Américas.



Universidad Internacional de las Américas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
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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 Internacional de las Américas Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad Internacional de las Américas website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad Internacional de las Américas is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad Internacional de las Américas has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Internacional de las Américas '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

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's International Students Admission International Students

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Universidad Internacional de las Américas Size and Profile


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's total enrolment number is not reported.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's academic staff number is not reported.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Internacional de las Américas 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 Internacional de las Américas's Entity Type Entity Type

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


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's main campus setting is not reported.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Internacional de las Américas Facilities


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Library University Library

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Universidad Internacional de las Américas Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Internacional de las Américas Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Internacional de las Américas public or private?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas 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 Internacional de las Américas profit or non-profit?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas 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 Internacional de las Américas in terms of enrollment?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's total enrolment number is not reported.

What is the size of Universidad Internacional de las Américas in terms of academic staff?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Universidad Internacional de las Américas a coeducational institution?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad Internacional de las Américas use?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Universidad Internacional de las Américas affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Universidad Internacional de las Américas's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad Internacional de las Américas UIA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad Internacional de las Américas UIA located?

Universidad Internacional de las Américas is located in San José, San Jose, Costa Rica. Address: Apdo. 1447-1002; Barrio Aranjuez.

Is Universidad Internacional de las Américas UIA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad Internacional de las Américas is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Pública (since ).

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad Internacional de las Américas have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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