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
The Puntarenas program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language and diverse cultures of Latin America. Through for...
The San Ramón program is designed for science majors interested in learning more about ecology and conservation biology in Costa Rica. Costa Rica ...
The Heredia program is ideal for students who are committed to learning the Spanish language and the diverse cultures of Latin America. Through fo...
Study Abroad in Costa Rica - All Programs
As in most societies around the world, caring for the elderly is left to social welfare institutions when their own families cannot care for them. Many of the elderly car...
Volunteer at an animal refuge shelter outside of Escazu which has a variety of rescheduled animals, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds. Volunteer tasks vary from adm...
These programs are scattered along the Pacific Coast with the main projects in Puntarenas and Guanacaste provinces. The projects range from very secluded locations that re...
This educational center provides education to people with a visual and hearing handicap. The center offers pre-primary and primary education in classrooms until 6th grade....
Costa Rica is known for its amazing natural beauty, biodiversity, eco-tourism, and warm, relaxed culture. As a volunteer in this Central American republic, you’ll immerse ...
Tree Field Studies was started to educate undergraduate and graduate students in tropical ecology, conservation and animal behavior. The Tree Field Studies team has facili...
ULACIT offers two type of service learning programs:Rural Program: ULACIT offers a new and unique five-week summer program in Sustainable Development. This summer program ...
Students who are interested in preparing for the global business realities of the 21st century can enroll in the Internship Experience. The Internship Experience allows st...
The Global Education Office (GEO) at ULACIT offers international students the opportunity to participate in the Spanish Immersion Program, which is designed for students w...
Costa Rica is known for its amazing natural beauty, biodiversity, eco-tourism, and warm, relaxed culture. As a volunteer in this Central American republic, you’ll immerse ...
Conservation and economic development are challenges of the 21st Century that require leaders engaged with local communities. In this course we introduce students to thi...
