Latin American University of Science and Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9294 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #682 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #10 of 54 | In Costa Rica |
| #5 of 40 | In San Jose |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ulacit.ac.cr
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* The Latin American University of Science and Technology 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 certficate (bachillerato) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December |
| Enrollment | 2,559 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Latin American University of Science and Technology 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 | Tuition Cost (per credit) | Total Credits | Total Tuition Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $200 | 140 | $28,000 |
| Master's Degree | $250 | 36 | $9,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | $300 | 60 | $18,000 |
All costs are in US dollars (USD).
The Latin American University of Science and Technology has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Bachillerato Universitario | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Networks, Information Technology, Law, Multimedia, Software Engineering |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Networks, Dentistry, Information Technology, Law, Software Engineering |
Latin American University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Educational Administration, Law, Multimedia |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Course/Programme : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | ULACIT Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Accreditation | Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES) |
| Motto | Alis Volat Propriis Fly with your own Wings |
| Colors | purple, orange |
Location and contacts
| Address | Apartado 10235 San José, 1000 Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| City population | 342,000 |