Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

Universidad Latina is the largest private university in Costa Rica with 20 thousand students enrolled in more than 70 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Health Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Art and Design, Information and Communication Technologies, Business, Social Sciences, and Hospitality. It has a network of more than 110.000 graduates and it is the #1 provider of Engineering and Health professionals to the country. 70%of students come from public schools, more than 40% are 1st university generation and 60% benefit with scholarships.

ULatina is the private institution with more accredited programs in the country, including an international accreditation in Civil Engineering.

Universidad Latina is member of the Cintana Alliance, an educational network founded in collaboration with Arizona State University, which will allow the institution to offer exchange opportunities for students and faculty, provide dual-degrees, benefit from cutting edge contents and the ASU English program and partner with government and industry to develop research and business solutions for Costa Rica.

Universidad Latina is a National Impact University committed to social progress, that provides unique global education to form the best professionals for the country and partners with private and public entities to develop research and business solutions in critical areas, elevating Costa Rica’s competitiveness. Arizona State University powers Universidad Latina to achieve its vision.

LIFEIN COSTA RICA:

About the country:

Costa Rica is a tropical country comprised of the largest amount of micro-climates in the world and containing 5% of world-wide biodiversity. In and of itself, living within this environment is an incomparable learning experience. There is no winter or summer as such and most regions have a rainy season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. Temperature is more a matter of elevation than location with a mean of around 72 degrees in the Central Valley, 82 degrees on the Atlantic coast and 89 degrees on the Pacific coast. And what will you find in Costa Rica? Life, Good life, Pura Vida life. Costa Ricans (known as Ticos) are a people-oriented culture, rather than the task orientation so prevalent today. In the words of a 2016 international student: “Ticos are so very willing to help you no matter how simple your questions are. They always go an extra mile for you”.

Airport pickup:

Bilingual staff from our International Office will meet students at the airport once they clear immigration and customs. Transportation to host families or Universidad Latina de Costa Rica campuses will be provided.

Homestay with Costa Rican families:

Living with a host family deepens the study abroad process, allowing the student to experience first-hand Costa Rican culture and traditions, while practicing their Spanish. Many of our students remain in touch with their Costa Rica family after leaving the country, creating lifetime friendships. Host families are within walking distance of the campuses or a short bus ride away. Students will have a private room, and be provided with two meals a day. Laundry and cleaning service is provided once a week.  Additional meals can be purchased on or near the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica campuses for a minimum of $5.00. Our staff can share information for alternative housing in hotels or hostels. In this case, the students will need to make their arrangements individually.

Orientation:

All students will receive an orientation session. Class information, extra-curricular activities, student services and campus facilities is just some of the information that will be shared with the students as part of our welcoming process.
Tours:

Academic or recreational tours are offered to international students according to their interests and fields of study.

Visa Support:

The university refers the student to the entity responsible for the immigration process so that the student can obtain a visa to study in the country.

For more information, please visit www.ulatina.ac.cr.