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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).
The university is in top-1200 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The educational institution is in 1501 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
UNA does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
Location
Heredia, Costa Rica
Establishment year
1973
Students
20,913
International students
627
Female students
56%
Acceptance rate
80%
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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
Semesters
Financial Aid
No
Bachelor
Local2USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Local10USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Bachelor degree at UNA
For admission to UNA, applicants must pass entrance exams.
UNA has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books.
Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Costa Rica after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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