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Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

country rank  5
world rank  4548

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Overview

Established in 1989, the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (Latin University of Costa Rica) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of San Pedro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), San Jose. This institution also has branch campuses in Heredia, Santa Cruz, Pérez Zeledón, Grecia and Cañas. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (ULatina) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (ULatina) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Costa Rican higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULatina also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Latin University of Costa Rica
Acronym ULatina
Founded 1989
Motto Descubrí Donde Puedes Llegar
Colours Green, grey and white
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 300 Norte y 150 Este de Muñoz y Nanne
San Pedro
1561-2050 San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica Phone Number +506 2207 6100
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica Fax Number +506 2207 6122
Other locations Heredia, Santa Cruz, Pérez Zeledón, Grecia and Cañas

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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 Universidad Latina de Costa Rica'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 Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Latina 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 Latina de Costa Rica.

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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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 Latina de Costa Rica's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Latina de Costa Rica a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


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

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


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Admission Office Admission Office

Lourdes de Montes de Oca
San Pedro
2207 6106
2207 6022

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. 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 Latina de Costa Rica.

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

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

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


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica is a for-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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


University Facilities

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


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Latina 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 Latina de Costa Rica's main services:


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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 Latina de Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1989


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP)


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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 Latina de Costa Rica's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Laureate International Universities (LIU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 Structure

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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

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Facebook page Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's YouTube channel Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's Instagram page Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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