API at the Universidad de Costa Rica

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: year-round

Description: API offers a comprehensive study abroad program in the Costa Rican capital city of San José. API students in San José will study Spanish language and liberal arts at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR).

Recognized internationally for its academic achievements, UCR is the oldest and best-known university in the country. Spanish language courses are taught at all levels, and liberal arts courses are taught in English in a variety of subjects such as business, ecology, literature, history, and more. Students typically receive 12 credits per semester; 6 per summer term.

Highlights: San José is located in the central valley, a fertile upland basin 3,773 ft. above sea level, and is surrounded by three towering volcanoes. Nested in the hillsides of these volcanoes there lie quaint villages, small farms, and coffee plantations. The San José metropolitan area is home to 36 percent of Costa Rica's population. It has a distinctive charm and warm feel to it. At the same time, in contrast to the serenity and vibrant natural beauty of the rest of the country, the small scale of the central area (326,000 inhabitants) creates a very vibrant core - full of sights, sounds and life defined by a bustling urban center.

Minimum Education: High School

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Costa Rica Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $250-$1,000 per term; application on website.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1997