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 | 796 reviews | |
| 2. Puntarenas | 538 reviews | |
| 3. Traveling in Costa Rica | 534 reviews | |
| 4. Heredia | 522 reviews | |
| 5. Field Programs in Costa Rica | 487 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...
TAKE LIFE DOWN A NOTCH AND SETTLE INTO THE "PURA VIDA" LIFESTYLE OF RURAL COSTA RICA! "Pura Vida", means "pure life" or "life is good" and ...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
Ready to make a real difference?Vida Volunteer is an international nonprofit organization that strives to promote human and animal health through empowering Service-Learni...
Travel to the island of Solarte in the famous Caribbean archipelago of Bocas del Toro to volunteer with indigenous communities. Become NAUI scuba certified and put your sk...
Costa Rica is a land of many natural wonders: Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, luscious rainforests, abundant animal and plant life, and volatile volcanoes. Immerse yours...
A small, democratic country in Central America nestled between the Caribbean and the Pacific ocean, Costa Rica is exceptional in that many environments can be visited with...
Help us protect sea turtle populations nesting on Carate and live on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Offered to researchers, students, volunteers, practitioners and group...
We offer a variety of accredited Spanish Courses in Costa Rica on the following cities: San Jose, Jaco Beach, Nosara, and Playa Tamarindo. Furthermore, you can enjoy Costa...
Put on your hiking boots and spend January in the progressive mountain community of Monteverde studying Sustainable Development for the Tropics, surrounded by the region’s...
Students can spend an academic term or a year taking classes at our university. Students from both partner and non-partner universities can apply.Specific requirements app...
Supervised field experiences in nursing homes, public and private schools, pediatric and geriatric specialized centers in which we ensure opportunities for interaction and...
Faculty-led groups participate in a set of scheduled activities in order to learn how to best restore, remediate and rehabilitate people’s levels of functioning and indepe...
Guided practical Interventions in vulnerable communities. Projects and activities focus on prevention, health, and quality of life promotion. Learning occurs through human...
