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 | 723 reviews | |
| 2. Heredia | 454 reviews | |
| 3. Puntarenas | 161 reviews | |
| 4. Traveling | 145 reviews | |
| 5. Atenas | 109 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Costa Rica - Featured Programs
See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. Start any Monday and st...
The Puntarenas program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language and diverse cultures of Latin America. Through for...
The Heredia program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language and the diverse cultures of Latin America. Through fo...
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Explore the verdant cloud forests and tropical coastlines of the Central American ...
Go to class while sailing the sea, watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean or stare up at the Mediterranean stars. Whether in class, studying, or e...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Explore the verdant cloud forests and trop...
Costa Rica is the ideal place to study Spanish language and culture. Its one of the most fascinating and ecologically rich countries in Central America and known for its b...
The Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) was founded in 1814 as the University of Santo Tomás. The main campus,...
The San Ramón program is designed for science majors interested in learning more about ecology and conservation biology in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is well known for its ext...
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Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...
As your education abroad experts in Spain and Latin America, Sol Education Abroad offers universities cust...
This course will provide the context for an authentic cross-cultural experience. Students will embark on a two week field adventure in the breath-taking, beautiful Central...
Lush cloud forests. Sunny beaches. Unparalleled biodiversity. A range of opportunities to hone your Spanish skills and immerse in local culture -- and live the pura vida l...
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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, ...
The School for Field Studies (SFS) semester and summer programs in Costa Rica provide the opportunity for students to examine the effects of globalization on classic devel...
Costa Rica is a fun and safe country with lots of natural wonders to explore and an interesting culture to experiment. If you're wondering about where to go in Latin Ameri...
Explore what "entrepreneurship" means around the world, drawing on the disciplines of management, economics, technology, and design.In this program, you examine how variou...
