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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica

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world rank  10186

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Established in 1993, the Universidad Católica de Costa Rica (Catholic University of Costa Rica) is a private higher education institution located in the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Católica de Costa Rica is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Costa Rica offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. Universidad Católica de Costa Rica also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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University Location

Address 600 Este, 200 Norte y 100 Este
San José
San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Católica de Costa Rica Phone Number +506 2240 7272
Universidad Católica de Costa Rica Fax Number +506 2240 2121

Study Areas / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of study areas 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.

Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

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




Programs and Courses

Programs and courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Católica de Costa Rica'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 Universidad Católica de Costa Rica.

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's admission information.

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Católica de Costa Rica.

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's main facilities:


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Library


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica'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 Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's main services:


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Católica de Costa Rica is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP)
  • Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...


  • Colleges
  • Faculties
  • Schools
  • Institutes
  • Academies
  • Departments
  • Divisions
  • Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. 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.

Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad Católica de Costa Rica's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).




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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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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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.


Video Presentation

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University Website

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 20 September 2023

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