Central University, Costa Rica Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #13284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1527 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #48 of 54 | In Costa Rica |
| #34 of 40 | In San Jose |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 15,000
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- universidadcentral.com
- Acceptance rate
- 57%*
* Central University, Costa Rica 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
| Enrollment | 15,000 |
|---|
Tuition
The tuition table for Central University, Costa Rica 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) | Cost per semester (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Business Administration | 1,200,000 | 2,000 |
| Bachelor's in Computer Science | 1,300,000 | 2,170 |
| Bachelor's in Law | 1,400,000 | 2,330 |
| Bachelor's in Psychology | 1,500,000 | 2,500 |
| Master's in Business Administration | 1,800,000 | 3,000 |
| Master's in Computer Science | 1,900,000 | 3,170 |
| Master's in Law | 2,000,000 | 3,330 |
| Master's in Psychology | 2,100,000 | 3,500 |
The currency used is Costa Rican colón (CRC).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Central University, Costa Rica.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
General information
| Alternative names | UC Universidad Central, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
Location and contacts
| Address | B° Escalante, detrás de Iglesia Santa Teresita San José, San Jose, 1788-1002 Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| City population | 342,000 |
| Phone | +506 2212 0400 |
| Fax | +506 2212 0422 |