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
In order to apply to this program, students should be pre-approved by Prof. Glen Collier.An introduction to the biodiversity and natural history of a tropical rainforest. ...
Explore and experience the culture and landscape of Costa Rica. With more than 500,000 plant and animal species, and 27 percent of the country protected land, Costa Rica i...
Volunteering abroad offers a unique opportunity for personal growth while making significant contributions to the local community. Open your heart, lend a hand, and seize ...
Provides a 13-day comprehensive overview of the sustainable production systems. Food production should not be seen just as a business; it must be an activity of sustainabi...
The Clean Energies Program provides a 15-day comprehensive overview of the commercial and in-house renewable energy industry and sustainability in Costa Rica. AGLOCAM offe...
The Mangroves Protection Program is a 13-day comprehensive and experiential overview of the mangroves and wetlands ecosystems in Costa Rica. In cooperation with Fundación ...
Since rebooting as The EartH2O Program we have doubled the commitment to teaching earth stewardship. Our alumni has influenced Costa Rica’s building code. We are accredite...
Spend one trimester (15 weeks) at EARTH, take classes with regular EARTH students while being fully integrated into EARTH’s community and student life. As a participant in...
This study abroad experience will provide a taste of field research methods/topics and engage students in various field research activities within lowland rain forest and ...
ARCC Gap Semester Programs offer an educational and cultural bridge between high school and college. The ARCC Gap year programs are 90 day semesters and are an opportunit...
For over 30 years ARCC has offered extraordinary summer travel programs for teenagers. We are extremely pr...
Studying abroad in Costa Rica gives you the chance to immerse yourself in a culture where “pura vida” is not just a saying, it is an appreciation of the natural beauty and...
