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Universidad Técnica Nacional

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Overview

Universidad Técnica Nacional (National Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Alajuela, Costa Rica. This institution also has branch campuses in Pacífico, Atenas, Guanacaste and San Carlos. Established in 2008, Universidad Técnica Nacional (UTN) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública. UTN provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor'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. International applicants are eligible to apply. UTN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad Técnica Nacional's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Técnica Nacional's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Técnica Nacional' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Técnica Nacional's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) National Technical University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UTN
Founded 2008
Motto Tu futuro, es ahora
Colours
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Location

Address Villa Bonita de Alajuela
Alajuela
Alajuela
Costa Rica
Universidad Técnica Nacional's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad Técnica Nacional Phone Number 2435 5000
Universidad Técnica Nacional Fax Number 2430 4050
Other locations Pacífico, Atenas, Guanacaste and San Carlos

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Website

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National Technical University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Técnica Nacional 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 Técnica 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 Universidad Técnica Nacional 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 Técnica Nacional Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Técnica Nacional Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Técnica Nacional Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Técnica Nacional 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 Técnica Nacional.



Universidad Técnica Nacional: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Universidad Técnica Nacional Admission Info


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad Técnica Nacional 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Técnica Nacional '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

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Nacional's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Universidad Técnica Nacional Size and Profile


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Técnica Nacional has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad Técnica Nacional's academic staff number is not reported.


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Técnica Nacional is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Técnica Nacional 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.


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad Técnica Nacional's main campus setting is not reported.


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad Técnica Nacional's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Nacional is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Técnica Nacional Facilities


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Técnica Nacional's Library


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad Técnica Nacional Services


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Nacional's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad Técnica Nacional Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Técnica Nacional Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Técnica Nacional public or private?

Universidad Técnica Nacional is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad Técnica Nacional profit or non-profit?

Universidad Técnica Nacional 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 Universidad Técnica Nacional in terms of enrollment?

Universidad Técnica Nacional has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad Técnica Nacional in terms of academic staff?

Universidad Técnica Nacional's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Universidad Técnica Nacional a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidad Técnica Nacional use?

Universidad Técnica Nacional's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Universidad Técnica Nacional affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidad Técnica Nacional's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad Técnica Nacional 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad Técnica Nacional UTN?

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

Where is Universidad Técnica Nacional UTN located?

Universidad Técnica Nacional is located in Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Address: Villa Bonita de Alajuela.

Is Universidad Técnica Nacional UTN accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad Técnica Nacional is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Pública (since ).

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidad Técnica Nacional have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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