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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Spring Break
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Center for International Studies 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Freshman, Junior, Other, Senior, Sophomore Language(s) of Instruction: English, Other (non-English)
Housing Options: Homestay Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: Anthropology, Art and Design, Art and Design - Graphic Design, Art and Design - Studio, Art History, Biological Sciences (Biology), Business Administration, Communication, Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Digital Media Studies, Early Childhood Care and Education, Economics, Environmental Science, Fitness and Human Performance, Foreign Language, General Business, Health Promotion, Healthcare Administration, History, Humanities, Latinx and Latin American Studies, Literature, Management, Marketing, Multicultural Studies in Education, Other, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Service Leadership, Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:
 
 

On our Semester in Costa Rica program, study in English or Spanish at Universidad Veritas, a local university in bustling and beautiful San José. Use the capital city as your launch pad to explore nearby volcanoes and rainforests in your free time. Get to know Costa Rican culture while sipping some of the best coffee in the world with classmates at a local café. We'll show you the true meaning of "Pura Vida" through eye-opening cultural activities and breathtaking excursions.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 11/01/2026 11/06/2026 01/30/2027 05/01/2027
Academic Year 2027-2028 04/15/2027 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Fall 2027 06/22/2027 06/26/2027 TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.