Autonomous University of Centro America Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9683 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #743 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #11 of 54 | In Costa Rica |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uaca.ac.cr
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 57%*
* The Autonomous University of Centro America is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - April; May-August; September-December) |
Tuition
The tuition table for Autonomous University of Centro America gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Cost per semester (CRC) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,500,000 |
| Master's degree | 2,000,000 |
| Doctorate degree | 2,500,000 |
The Autonomous University of Centro America has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Bachillerato Universitario | Health Sciences, Law, Nursing, Physical Education, Sports |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Law, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education |
Autonomous University of Centro America faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Education and Sport | Physical Education, Sports |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Health Sciences | Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy |
| Course/Programme : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UACA Autonomous University of Centro América Universidad Autónoma de Centro América |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Accreditation | Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES) |
| Motto | Ad Sapientiam et Honorem For Wisdom and Honor |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | De Servicentro la Galera, 800 Metros Norte Curridabat San José, 11803 Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| City population | 81,000 |