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Study abroad with local and international students in Costa Rica, learning in one of the leading private university in Central America. Combine academic and Spanish lessons with exploring Costa Rica’s amazing natural sites. The adventure awaits you in one of the happiest countries in the world!
Just fill out an online application form and submit it with a few attachments.
Your study placement can be confirmed as quickly as in day.
Once you get the confirmation, it’s a done deal!
Our fees are more affordable than applying directly to the university
Our team helps you get the most out of your time abroad
Share life-changing experiences together
only bilingual university in costa rica
#1
private
university in
costa rica
top 5%
best
universities
worldwide
#1 reputation with employers in costa rica
Spring (January – April)
Summer (May – August)
Autumn (September - December)
24 ECTS /
12 US credits per trimester
Project-based learning
Bachelor, GAP year
+
Economics, Business Management, Latin American culture and history, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, Humanities and Spanish language
The Latin American University of Science and Technology – ULACIT – has been ranked as the best private university in Costa Rica for twelve consecutive years (2011-2023) in the QS rankings. It is also one of the global campuses of the University of Arizona. The teaching strategies in ULACIT are project-based, with no traditional exams. Learning is based on research, case studies, problem-solving and service-learning experiences under the Teaching for Understanding (TfU) framework, developed by Harvard University’s Project Zero.
SPRING 2024 | |
Semester dates | January 15th, 2024 – April 26th, 2024 |
Orientation | January 13th, 2024 |
Application deadline | December 12th, 2023 |
SUMMER 2024* | |
Semester dates | May 13th – August 25th, 2024 |
Orientation | May 13th, 2024 |
Application deadline | April 28th, 2024 |
AUTUMN 2024* | |
Semester dates | September 9th – December 22nd, 2024 |
Orientation | September 9th, 2024 |
Application deadline | August 18th, 2024 |
SPRING 2025* | |
Semester dates | January 13th, 2025 – April 28th, 2025 |
Orientation | January 13th, 2025 |
Application deadline | December 12th, 2024 |
Please note that the course selections are made on a first-come-first-serve basis!
*) Small changes possible
Students can choose up to 4 courses during their study abroad semester. If you would like to take more than 4 courses, you will be charged 425$ USD per additional course. These fees will be payable directly to ULACIT upon semester start.
Please see below for detailed syllabi of Bachelor-level courses offered at ULACIT:
All courses from these programs are taught 100% in the English language. If you wish to attend courses taught in Spanish, please contact info@asiaexchange.org.
See the course list and course summaries
See the course offering and summary – Autumn semester
See the course offering and summary – Spring semester
If you are interested in improving your Spanish skills, there is a possibility to attend the additional Spanish Immersion Program at ULACIT. According to their Spanish proficiency level, the students will be recommended enrollment in any of the entry-level courses:
See the summary for the Spanish courses.
Spanish Immersion language courses cover 60 contact hours, consisting of 3-hour lessons four times per week for five weeks, each Spanish course will earn students 4 US credits or 8 ECTS. The cost per course is 688 USD.
There is also a possibility to take up to three consecutive Spanish courses per season, earning a total of 12 US credits or 24 ECTS credits per academic period. The price for attending three Spanish courses is 1695 USD.
ULACIT will contact the students and ask about their interest in attending the Spanish Immersion program about 1-2 months before the semester start.
In addition to the courses mentioned above, you have the chance to attend additional distance learning courses in the fields of Economics, Marketing, Sociology, and Politics. All the courses are taught from a distance and can be joined independently from place and time. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to combine your study abroad experience with various academic courses.
All information about the eCampus can be found here.
You have the chance to opt for distance learning courses during your application process. Please note that each distance learning course is worth 5 ECTS and comes at an additional charge of 149€ / 167USD.
After completing your eCampus courses, you will receive an academic transcript issued by Undiknas University. Additionally, you will receive a participation certificate for each completed distance learning course.
ULACIT works with the US credit system. Each academic course covers 45 contact hours per season (1 lesson each week, for 15 weeks), representing 6 ECTS or 3US credits per course.
You may choose up to 4 courses, which amounts to a maximum of 24 ECTS. ULACIT works annually, with three 15-week academic periods (Spring, Summer, and Fall), with two-week sessions in between. By enrolling in ULACIT, you can cover more credits within a year.
Part of our DNA is to keep excellent relationships with all our partners. Due to this special relationship with the Latin American University of Science and Technology, you save approximately
Tuition fee:
Application fee:
See what’s included in the fees.
Many of our students apply for national student funding such as PROMOS, BAföG, or CSN.
Are you from North/South America & Oceania? Find out more about the fees.
DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)
APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents
CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as one day.
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting when your application is complete with all the required documents.
The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below).
If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate at the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.
The Latin American University of Science and Technology -ULACIT- is an innovative and entrepreneurial university. ULACIT strives to prepare its students for leadership positions in science, technology, and other fields of human endeavor, with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they will require to serve the world in the 21st century. At ULACIT, positive social coexistence and interpersonal relationships are promoted and the establishment of contact networks, always within an area of respect and appreciation of the cultural, political, ideological, religious, ethnic, and identity diversity of gender.
ULACIT makes its top-of-the-line facilities available to all international students, including access to fully equipped computer labs, use of high-tech multimedia equipment, cafeteria and student lounge areas, library, printing and copy center, our student health center, and on-campus wireless connection.
ULACIT has its campus in central San José, the capital of Costa Rica. The exact location is 800 meters north of the Central Park of San José, or 150 meters south of the newspaper La República, in the Tournón neighborhood. It is located in the banking district of San José, just 20 kilometers (20 minutes) from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. The Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer is located in Escazú, Plaza Tempo.
See the university video here:
You can live in San José at one of the accommodation options provided by ULACIT or choose to find accommodation independently. ULACIT will contact the students to ask about their accommodation choice about 1-2 months before the semester start and provide more information about the accommodation options.
Host family
Living with a local host family is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the local culture and practice Spanish. Costa Ricans are famous for their friendliness and warmly welcome you as part of the family. The host families are carefully selected and have been cooperating with ULACIT for years. All the selected families live in the capital area, in a convenient location from the university. The monthly cost is 772 USD, including meals.
Individual accommodation
You can also look for accommodation within the city or nearby the campus independently. There are many hostels and bed-and-breakfasts available, and it is also possible to find fully equipped apartments for a short-term lease. Airbnb and VRBO are also an option in Costa Rica. If you decide to rent accommodation from private owners before signing a contract, it is good to see the place with your own eyes to avoid being scammed. The online announcements often do not match reality and the location markers might be misplaced, especially when out of the metropolitan area. While you’re checking out your future accommodation, or at the latest when signing, little hassling is a normal part of finding your accommodation. This is mainly due to cultural differences and different ways of doing business. A good sense of humor, a little patience, and some effort to understand a different culture will help sort things out.
Unfortunately, traveling by plane to study abroad increases the carbon footprint of each student. Over the past years, it has become more apparent than ever: we face a climate crisis and air transport is responsible for up to 10% of humankind’s contribution to global warming. But should students stop pursuing their dreams of studying abroad and sacrifice their future goals? We don’t think so!
We see it as our responsibility to preserve our environment, live a sustainable life, and minimize the carbon footprint of each of our students. Consequently, Asia Exchange has chosen to work with Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation and offers Co2 offsetting. You can now easily donate a free amount of money to Atmosfair’s projects dedicated to offsetting Co2 emissions. During the application process for your study abroad program, you have the opportunity to donate and mitigate your flight emissions.
Simultaneously, Asia Exchange will support your efforts to reduce their carbon footprint when studying abroad by doubling your donations and contributing equally. Let’s make this world a better place!
Click here to find out more about offsetting your flight emissions
Q: How do I select my courses?
A: We will send you a pre-course enrolment form along with a list of courses being offered approximately one month before your semester starts.
Q: Are the courses organized and taught in English?
A: Yes, ULACIT offering of courses taught in the English language is ample: 68 courses taught regularly 100% in the English language at ULACIT San José campus in the fields of Liberal Arts, Business Management, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, International Trade, Finance, Political Science, International Relations and Latin American Studies.
Q: Can I enroll in courses taught in Spanish?
A: Yes, you can, please notify us if you’d like to enroll in courses taught in Spanish.
Q: Do I need to have any language certificate?
A: There is no English language certificate required. However, if you’d like to enroll in courses taught in Spanish, you have to submit a minimum of B1 Certificate of Spanish Language Proficiency.
Q: What is the required course attendance?
A: The official course attendance requirement is 85%. Students who have 3 absences will fail the course.
Q: When do exams take place?
A: Exams are included in the semester dates, and they take place in the middle and at the end of the semester. We will send you a class schedule along with semester dates in it one month before your semester starts.
Q: What type of VISA do I need to have to study abroad in Costa Rica?
A: We recommend students enter Costa Rica with a Tourist VISA.
Q: What type of accommodation options are available?
A: ULACIT’s central campus does not offer traditional student residence (on-campus dorms). Exchange students are expected to live with a local host family (Homestay Program).
A: Students may rent a car in Costa Rica if they have an international driving license. Regular cabs are accessible in San Jose, however, we recommend you download the UBER taxi application to your phone. It’s the safest, cheapest and easiest way to travel in San Jose.
Q: Do I need insurance?
A: Yes, all international students coming to ULACIT are required to purchase an international student health insurance plan with coverage in Costa Rica (no student will be accepted without it). Students must present a copy of their international health insurance ID card or written verification of coverage to be admitted and send a copy of this form for our records.
International Health Insurance Coverage must meet three essential requirements: cover medical expenses generated by the COVID-19 disease, hospital admission fees for the required duration, and minimum coverage of 14 days for accommodation expenses in case of delivery of a medical isolation order. If you choose this modality, you must have a certificate in English or Spanish from the international insurer that indicates the following:
Q: I need to have my learning agreement/certificate of enrolment signed. What should I do?
A: Please fill the document and send it to info@asiaexchange.org.
Q: When will I receive my Official Acceptance Letter?
A: The official letter of acceptance (Offer Letter) will be sent to you by email approximately 2–3 months before the semester starts.
Q: When will I receive my Transcript of Records?
A: The university prepares and sends the Academic Records, usually within 1-2 months after the end of the semester. We will send your Academic Records as soon as we receive them from ULACIT.
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