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Universities in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC / ITCR)

Cartago · public · Spanish

SubjectsEngineering (Computer, Electronic, Industrial, Civil, Mechatronics) · Computer Science · Industrial Design · Forestry · Business Administration · Biotechnology

Accreditation: Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE) for public universities; Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP) for private universities; national accreditation via SINAES. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English: Spanish primary; some private universities and graduate programmes (incl. INCAE/UPEACE) offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition: Public universities (UCR, UNA, TEC, UNED, UTN) charge low, largely subsidised fees with income-based scholarships for Costa Rican students (international fees differ); private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,500-8,000/year; INCAE/UPEACE graduate programmes higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesCosta Rican academic year begins March (public universities) or has multiple intakes (private). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency requirements, and credential procedures directly.

Founded in 1971, the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) is the country's leading public technical university (~12,000 students), internationally regarded in engineering and computing.

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