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National University, Costa Rica

country rank  2
world rank  1613

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Overview

Founded in 1973, the Universidad Nacional (National University, Costa Rica) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Heredia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Nacional (UNA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Nacional (UNA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Costa Rican higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National University, Costa Rica's Control Typepublic

Entity

National University, Costa Rica's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National University, Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

National University, Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name National University, Costa Rica
Colours Red and white
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Campus Location

Address Avenida 1, Calle 9. Apartado Postal 86-3000
Heredia
Heredia
Costa Rica
National University, Costa Rica Phone Number +506 2261 0101
National University, Costa Rica Fax Number +506 2237 7032

National University, Costa Rica's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following National University, Costa Rica's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify National University, Costa Rica's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This National University, Costa Rica's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at National University, Costa Rica.

National University, Costa Rica: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic National University, Costa Rica's admission information.

National University, Costa Rica's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


National University, Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has National University, Costa Rica a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National University, Costa Rica's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


National University, Costa Rica's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


National University, Costa Rica's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 1, Calle 9. Apartado Postal 86-3000
Heredia 40101
2277 3000


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for National University, Costa Rica.

National University, Costa Rica's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

National University, Costa Rica has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


National University, Costa Rica's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


National University, Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

National University, Costa Rica is a public higher education institution.


National University, Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

National University, Costa Rica is a non-profit higher education institution.


National University, Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


National University, Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

National University, Costa Rica does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of National University, Costa Rica's main facilities:


National University, Costa Rica's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit National University, Costa Rica's Library


National University, Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

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National University, Costa Rica's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of National University, Costa Rica's main services:


National University, Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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National University, Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

National University, Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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National University, Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

National University, Costa Rica's Career Services Career Services

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


National University, Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

National University, Costa Rica is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important National University, Costa Rica's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important National University, Costa Rica's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the National University, Costa Rica 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some National University, Costa Rica's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

National University, Costa Rica's Facebook page National University, Costa Rica's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

National University, Costa Rica's Twitter page National University, Costa Rica's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

National University, Costa Rica's YouTube channel National University, Costa Rica's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

National University, Costa Rica's Instagram page National University, Costa Rica's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

National University, Costa Rica's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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