March 24, 2023
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a literacy rate of 95% making it one of the most literate countries in the world. Approximately 8,000 students chose to study abroad in Costa Rica each year making it one of the most popular destinations. Between the wonderful education system and the many opportunities for students to perfect their Spanish, it is a very welcoming place for Americans to study abroad.

Top Cities to Study Abroad

1. San Jose 798 reviews
2. Puntarenas 540 reviews
3. Traveling in Costa Rica 533 reviews
4. Heredia 523 reviews
5. Field Programs in Costa Rica 489 reviews
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation
CIEE: Monteverde - Summer Tropical Ecology and Conservation

Wake up to the sound of howler monkeys at our unique biological station, on the doorstep of the 57,000-acre Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Your classroom? Cloud forest t...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The School for Field Studies / SFS: Costa Rica - Sustainable Development Studies
The School for Field Studies / SFS: Costa Rica - Sustainable Development Studies

The rugged rainforests and sandy beaches of Costa Rica are brimming with life – from sloths and frogs to brightly colored toucans and hummingbirds. Costa Rica hosts an ast...

4.0

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Study Abroad Programs in Costa Rica

Find your dream Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica at Abroad101 and this directory of Study Abroad Programs, Rankings and Reviews.  Future students are drawn to Abroad101 ...

4.5

59 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcos Learning Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica (International Polytechnic University)
Arcos Learning Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica (International Polytechnic University)

Academic OverviewA variety of Spanish elective classes offered year-round.Internships are available for credit as part of your academic programming.Campus conveniently loc...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Summer in Costa Rica

On Summer in Costa Rica, you will study in English and take Spanish-language classes at a local university in bustling San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Your fellow stu...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): San Jose - Universidad Veritas
API (Academic Programs International): San Jose - Universidad Veritas

Located in the central valley of Costa Rica, San José is a vibrant urban center in the heart of a serene and beautiful nation. Three volcanoes surround the city, and quain...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for EF - LEARN A LANGUAGE ABROAD
EF - LEARN A LANGUAGE ABROAD
Barcelona, Spain: Beijing, China: Berlin, Germany plus 9 other locations

See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future.  Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year.1...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IFSA: Heredia  - Universidad Nacional
IFSA: Heredia - Universidad Nacional

What Universidad Nacional has to offer •An excellent and innovative university in an outstanding natural environment •An exciting, diverse student body and small class...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: San José - Universidad Veritas and Internship Program
AIFS: San José - Universidad Veritas and Internship Program
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Spend a semester, summer session, January term or academic year in lively San José, Costa Rica, studying at Veritas University.  Courses are taught in English and Spanish,...

4.9

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica

On Semester in Costa Rica, you will study in English or in Spanish at a local university, Universidad Veritas, in the bustling capital city of San Jose. In your free time,...

4.8

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for EF International Language Campuses: Study Spanish in Playa Tamarindo
EF International Language Campuses: Study Spanish in Playa Tamarindo

For more than 50 years EF International Language Campuses has helped millions of students travel, learn a new language, and become citizens of the world.  EF Costa Rica is...

0.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): San Joaquin de Flores - Instituto San Joaquin De Flores
API (Academic Programs International): San Joaquin de Flores - Instituto San Joaquin De Flores

San Joaquín de Flores is a charming, colorful and quaint colonial town located ten miles from San José. It is surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of Costa Rica. The smal...

0.0

0 reviews