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University of Costa Rica

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University Overview

Established in 1940, Universidad de Costa Rica (University of Costa Rica) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of 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, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 84-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Costa Rica's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Costa Rica's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Costa Rica
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UCR
Founded 1940
Motto Lucem Aspicio
In search for the light
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Sede "Rodrigo Facio Brenes" Montes de Oca
San José
2060 San Jose
Costa Rica
University of Costa Rica's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Costa Rica Phone Number 2511 0000
University of Costa Rica Fax Number 2224 8214
Other locations

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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Costa Rica is legally recognized 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 de Costa Rica'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 University of 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

University of Costa Rica Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



University of Costa Rica: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Costa Rica Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Costa Rica Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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



University of Costa Rica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Costa Rica's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University of Costa Rica Admission Info


University of Costa Rica's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


University of Costa Rica's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

University of Costa Rica has more than 600 international students.

University of Costa Rica's Admission Office Admission Office






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

Size and Profile

University of Costa Rica Size and Profile


University of Costa Rica's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Costa Rica's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


University of Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution 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.


University of Costa Rica's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Costa Rica is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Costa Rica Facilities


University of Costa Rica's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Costa Rica's Library


University of Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Costa Rica's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Costa Rica's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Costa Rica Services


University of Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Costa Rica's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Costa Rica Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Universidad de Costa Rica's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE UNIVERSITY).



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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Costa Rica Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Costa Rica'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 de Costa Rica's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Universidad de Costa Rica's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Costa Rica's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Costa Rica's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Costa Rica's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements, and supports open education.
Universidad de Costa Rica is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

Universidad de Costa Rica's Wikipedia article

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