Overview
Established in 1976, the Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (Autonomous University of Centro América) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cipreses de Curridabat (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), San Jose. This institution also has branch campuses in Guápiles, Nicoya, San Ramón and Paso Canoas. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 47-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UACA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad Autónoma de Centro América  |
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| Name (English) | Autonomous University of Centro América |
| Acronym | UACA |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Motto | Ad Sapientiam et Honorem For Wisdom and Honor |
| Colours | Blue and yellow |
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University Location
| Address | De Servicentro la Galera 700 Metros Norte Cipreses de Curridabat 7637 - 1000 San Jose Costa Rica |
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+506 2272 9100 |
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+506 2271 2046 |
| Other locations | Guápiles, Nicoya, San Ramón and Paso Canoas |
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