National University, Costa Rica: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1832 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #103 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 54 | In Costa Rica |
| #694 of 1,708 | For Toxicology |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.ambientico.una.ac.cr
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 79% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (Two semesters divided into: February - June and August-November) |
We've calculated the 79% acceptance rate for National University, Costa Rica based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
National University, Costa Rica has published 7,665 scientific papers with 82,600 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Political Science, Medicine, Geology, and Chemistry.
National University, Costa Rica majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 53 | 106 |
| 1994 | 46 | 110 |
| 1995 | 33 | 113 |
| 1996 | 50 | 185 |
| 1997 | 41 | 190 |
| 1998 | 49 | 195 |
| 1999 | 52 | 222 |
| 2000 | 56 | 362 |
| 2001 | 65 | 420 |
| 2002 | 108 | 459 |
| 2003 | 73 | 591 |
| 2004 | 79 | 686 |
| 2005 | 84 | 766 |
| 2006 | 88 | 993 |
| 2007 | 119 | 1072 |
| 2008 | 111 | 1208 |
| 2009 | 175 | 1496 |
| 2010 | 176 | 1598 |
| 2011 | 235 | 1701 |
| 2012 | 290 | 2049 |
| 2013 | 310 | 2401 |
| 2014 | 333 | 2749 |
| 2015 | 330 | 2887 |
| 2016 | 395 | 3213 |
| 2017 | 378 | 3338 |
| 2018 | 449 | 4028 |
| 2019 | 458 | 4823 |
| 2020 | 465 | 5994 |
| 2021 | 523 | 7217 |
| 2022 | 526 | 7451 |
| 2023 | 480 | 8246 |
| 2024 | 327 | 8169 |
| 2025 | 232 | 7688 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National 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 (in CRC) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management | ₡ 200,000 |
| Master's degree in Environmental Management | ₡ 250,000 |
| Doctorate in Environmental Sciences | ₡ 300,000 |
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 National 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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachillerato Universitario | Acting, Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Art Education, Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Education, Communication Arts, Dance, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Environmental Engineering, Foreign Languages Education, Forestry, French, Geography, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Library Science, Linguistics, Marine Biology, Mathematics Education, Music, Music Education, Native Language Education, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Religious Education, Science Education, Singing, Sociology, Special Education, Surveying and Mapping, Theology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Acting, Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Applied Linguistics, Art Education, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Education, Communication Arts, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Geography, Humanities and Social Science Education, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics Education, Music, Music Education, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Religious Education, Science Education, Secretarial Studies, Singing, Sociology, Special Education, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Veterinary Science |
| Maestría | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Apiculture, Applied Linguistics, Economics, Educational Technology, Entomology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Finance, Forest Management, History, Human Resources, Human Rights, Information Management, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Justice Administration, Latin American Studies, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Natural Resources, Occupational Health, Physics, Religious Studies, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Theology, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management, Tropical Medicine |
| Doctorado Académico | Economics, Latin American Studies, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports |
Notable alumni
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Fernando Carrera
- Occupations
- economist
- Biography
-
Ambassador Luis Fernando Carrera Castro is a Guatemalan economist, political analyst and diplomat. He served as Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations during the presidency of Otto Perez Molina. Before that, he served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, during the same administration. He is a Guatemalan economist, specializing in fiscal policies, and also a political analyst. He obtained his bachelor's degree in economics from the National University of Costa Rica in 1990. Then, he obtained an M. Phil. in Economics and Politics of Development, at the University of Cambridge in 1992.
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Guadalupe Urbina
- Occupations
- composersinger
- Biography
-
Guadalupe Urbina is a Costa Rican singer-songwriter, poet, and activist. Urbina is a folk musician whose compositions reflect the oral tradition of Guanacaste, her birthplace. She has performed in both Europe and the United States and has won various awards for her work domestically and internationally.
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Mónica Araya
- Enrolled in National University, Costa Rica
- Studied economic policy
- Occupations
- environmentalist
- Biography
-
Mónica Araya is a Costa Rican emissions-free transportation advocate. She has been influential in making her country a leader in fossil free energy. She was considered one of the BBC's most influential and inspiring women in 2021.
National University, Costa Rica faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Exact and Natural Sciences | Biology, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Industrial Chemistry, Information Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Science Education, Surveying and Mapping |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports, Sports Medicine, Toxicology, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Land and Sea Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Forestry, Geography, Marine Science and Oceanography, Surveying and Mapping, Tropical Agriculture, Tropical Medicine |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Letters | Applied Linguistics, English, French, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Information Sciences, Justice Administration, Latin American Studies, Library Science, Literature, Philosophy, Publishing and Book Trade, Spanish, Theology, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Business Education, Economics, History, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Leadership, Management, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | UNA Universidad Nacional |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE); Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES) |
| Motto | La verdad nos hace libres The truth makes us free |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida 1, Calle 1 Heredia, Heredia, 86-3000 Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |