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Costa Rica Institute of Technology

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world rank  2772

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Overview

Established in 1971, the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (Costa Rica Institute of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cártago (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cartago. This institution also has a branch campus in San Carlos and San José. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR) 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 52-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Costa Rican higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ITCR 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Control Typepublic

Entity

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Costa Rica Institute of Technology' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Costa Rica Institute of Technology
Colours Blue
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Campus Location

Address Del costado este de los Tribunales de Justicia, 300 mtrs sur, 400 mtrs este.
Cártago
159-7050 Cartago
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Institute of Technology Phone Number +506 2550 2216
Costa Rica Institute of Technology Fax Number +506 2551 7424
Other locations San Carlos and San José

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Costa Rica Institute of Technology's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Costa Rica Institute of Technology.

Costa Rica Institute of Technology: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Costa Rica Institute of Technology's admission information.

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Costa Rica Institute of Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Admission Office Admission Office

Del costado este de los Tribunales de Justicia, 300 mtrs sur, 400 mtrs este.
Cartago 159-7050
2550 2308


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Costa Rica Institute of Technology.

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Costa Rica Institute of Technology has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Control Type Control Type

Costa Rica Institute of Technology is a public higher education institution.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Entity Type Entity Type

Costa Rica Institute of Technology is a non-profit higher education institution.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Costa Rica Institute of Technology does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Costa Rica Institute of Technology's main facilities:


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Library


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Costa Rica Institute of Technology's main services:


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Costa Rica Institute of Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Costa Rica Institute of Technology is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Costa Rica Institute of Technology's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)
  • Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Costa Rica Institute of Technology's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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