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 | 761 reviews | |
| 2. Heredia | 488 reviews | |
| 3. Puntarenas | 167 reviews | |
| 4. Traveling in Costa Rica | 163 reviews | |
| 5. Atenas | 119 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 San Ramón program is designed for science majors interested in learning more about ecology and conservation biology in Costa Rica. Costa Rica ...
The Puntarenas program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language and diverse cultures of Latin America. Through for...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
The Clean Energies Program provides a 15-day comprehensive overview of the commercial and in-house renewab...
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 a...
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 proud of the lasting impact that ARCC students have had on the peop...
With our gap year program you'll be in a new place every week, learning a new set of skills. You will learn about digital storytelling and film. Launch a business. Learn ...
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...
Live on the edge of the world famous Monteverde cloud forest, while exploring sustainable economic development (Session II), and environmental engineering (Session III). T...
Budget Study Abroad with CSA. Accredited, high quality, non-profit programs worldwide. Just $35 USD To Get Started. Open to all students and adults, from all countries. ...
Located in a quiet suburb of San Jose, Costa Rica, the program provides an ideal setting for learning the ...
