Academic Overview
A variety of Spanish elective classes offered year-round.
Internships are available for credit as part of your academic programming.
Campus conveniently located close to downtown Heredia.
Five sets of summer session dates.
All Spanish levels taught year-round.
International Polytechnic University
Accreditation: The International Polytechnic University (Universidad Politécnica Internacional), UPI, is a fully accredited university by the government of Costa Rica and is internationally recognized. It is a member of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC).
Terms:
Summer
Semester
Winter Break
Short Term
History & Size:
Facilities: The state-of-the-art campus offers open-air and outdoor common areas, a cafeteria serving typical Costa Rican meals, and an open-air café for snacks or coffee between classes. There is an on-site copy center for printing and photocopying documents, library, indoor group and silent study areas, computer lab, and campus-wide WiFi access.
Teaching Style: You may find that teaching styles abroad are different from what you may be used to. With prior written notice, academic accommodations can be arranged for students with learning disabilities.
Transcript: Your transcript is issued by the International Polytechnic University and is processed through the Arcos Learning Abroad office. Your official transcript is sent directly to your home university.
Address:
Universidad Politécnica Internacional
Frente al Mall Paseo de las Flores
Rincón de Sabanilla
San Pablo, Heredia 40902
Hispanoamericana University
The Hispanoamericana University is among the most renowned private universities in Costa Rica. It draws students from throughout Costa Rica. The university has 5 campuses: Aranjuez, Heredia, Puntarenas, Tibás and Escalante.
Accreditation: The Hispanoamericana University (Universidad Hispanoamericana), UH, is a fully accredited university by the government of Costa Rica and is internationally recognized.
Terms: Arcos is partnered with the UH for credit-bearing internships and for custom programming.
Summer
Semester
Winter Break
Short Term
History: The university was founded in 1982 under the name of Colegio Sapienta. In 1992 it was formally recognized as the Universidad Hispanoamericana. It currently has more than 60 study programs: Baccalaureate, Bachelor's, Master's, Technical, Free Courses. The university specializes in business administration, engineering, psychology and medical studies.
Facilities: The programs, techniques, and facilities are modern with campuses located in Llorente de Tibás, Heredia, Puntarenas, Barrio Aranjuez and Barrio Escalante.
Teaching Style: You may find that teaching styles abroad are different from what you may be used to. With prior written notice, academic accommodations can be arranged for students with learning disabilities.
Transcript: Your transcript is issued by the Hispanoamericana University and is processed through the Arcos Learning Abroad office. Your official transcript is sent directly to your home university.
Address:
Universidad Hispanoamericana
Aranjuez 100 metros Oeste y 100 metros norte de la iglesia San Jose, San Jose Costa Rica
Phone: 506 2241 9090
Latin University of Costa Rica
The Latin University of Costa Rica is among the most renowned private universities in Costa Rica. It draws students from throughout Costa Rica and the world for majors including Engineering, Hotel Management, Journalism, and Culinary Arts. The university is located on a modern campus with a mini-soccer field, food-court, and library. First-rate academics combined with a beautiful locale make the Latin University of Costa Rica Heredia campus a world-class location to study abroad.
Accreditation: The Latin University of Costa Rica (Universidad Latina de Costa Rica), ULatina or ULCR, is a fully accredited university by the government of Costa Rica and is internationally recognized.
Terms:
Summer
Semester
Winter Break
Short Term
History & Size: Latin University of Costa Rica campus is part of the ULatina system. The Heredia campus alone enrolls about 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 35 different degree programs. The university offers undergraduate programs in Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Psychology, Information Systems, Engineering, Pre-school Education, Special Education, Interior Design, Civil, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, and Architecture.
Class Information: Class size depends on the classes you choose. Spanish language classes and electives, such as Latin American Civilization and Culture and Latin American Literature, are usually with 3 to 10 fellow study abroad students. Language and elective classes are typically held in the morning or afternoon Monday through Friday. Advanced-level Spanish students are encouraged to take Classes with Locals. Classes with Locals range in size from 15 to 30 students. They are offered in the morning, afternoon, or evening, Monday through Friday.
Facilities: The state-of-the-art campus offers open-air and outdoor common areas, a cafeteria serving typical Costa Rican meals, and an open-air café for snacks or coffee between classes. There is an on-site copy center for printing and photocopying documents, library, indoor group and silent study areas, computer lab, and campus-wide WiFi access.
Teaching Style: You may find that teaching styles abroad are different from what you may be used to. With prior written notice, academic accommodations can be arranged for students with learning disabilities.
Transcript: Your transcript is issued by the Latin University of Costa Rica and is processed through the Arcos Learning Abroad office. Your official transcript is sent directly to your home university.
Address:
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Contiguo a Price Smart
Heredia, Costa Rica