About UNA
National University of Costa Rica (UNA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Heredia, Costa Rica. The higher education institution is among the youngest in the country. UNA is working closely with Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE).
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which UNA is on top-1120.
UNA does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
- Location
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Heredia, Costa Rica
- Establishment year
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1973
- Students
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13,120
- International students
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418
- Acceptance rate
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80%
- Rating QS 2023
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#1123
UNA tuition fees
The academic calendar at UNA is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UNA for local citizens starts from 2 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,000 USD. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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No
- Bachelor
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Local2 USD/year
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Foreign1,000 USD/year
- Master
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Local9 USD/year
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Foreign1,000 USD/year
Bachelor degree at UNA
Enrollment in a bachelor's program at UNA is based on the results of entrance exams.
UNA campus
The city campus of UNA provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Heredia has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
