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
Our aim is to make our programmes accessible to motivated travellers irrespective of their financial capacity. We focus on providing the core requirements of a volunteer p...
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...
Becoming a Student Traveler for People to People International is your ticket to a once in a life time adventure across the globe. It provides you with the opportunity to ...
This program combines immersive Spanish language study, hands-on service learning and permaculture projects, and challenging expedition elements - diving, trekking, surfin...
Our gap year volunteering projects are suitable for school leavers, gap year students, those taking career breaks, families and people in retirement – a real highlight of ...
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...
To truly survive in the outdoors, you need more than the right skills. You have to be a true leader as well, equipped with essential training in rescue and wilderness medi...
Experience an unforgettable adventure with fellow Girl Scouts from across the United States! Our GSUSA Destinations courses in Costa Rica and Panama will give you an oppor...
We design custom courses for groups of at least 5 participants. You choose your dates, duration and activities—we’ll do the rest! Step by step, we assist you in planning a...
What’s the best way to explore three Central American countries? Our Coast to Coast Expedition Semester is an 85-day course packed with outdoor adventure activities, inclu...
Learn backcountry skills as you navigate through dense tropical jungle to a series of rural homestays where you’ll discover the slower rhythm of living that inspires the “...
Students from diverse ethnic and academic backgrounds will complete an independent research project in the field, from the project planning stage through to symposium pres...
