Established in 1940, the Universidad de Costa Rica (University of Costa Rica) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 83-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidad de Costa Rica ![]() |
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Name (English) | University of Costa Rica |
Acronym | UCR |
Founded | 1940 |
Motto | Lucem Aspicio In search for the light |
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Address | Sede "Rodrigo Facio Brenes" Montes de Oca San José 2060 San Jose Costa Rica |
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+506 2511 0000 |
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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.
The following Universidad de 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 Universidad de Costa Rica's academic range and degree level offering.
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Costa Rica's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad de Costa Rica a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad de Costa Rica's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Costa Rica has more than 600 international students.Tip: search for Universidad de Costa Rica's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Costa Rica.
Universidad de Costa Rica has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad de Costa Rica is a public higher education institution.
Universidad de Costa Rica is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad de Costa Rica does not have any religious affiliation.
What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Costa Rica's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Costa Rica's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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Universidad de Costa Rica is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica
uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Costa Rica's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.
uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Costa Rica's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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.
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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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