University of Medical Sciences, Costa Rica: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6548 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #421 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #6 of 54 | In Costa Rica |
| #2 of 40 | In San Jose |
| #810 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ucimed.com
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; July-December) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for University of Medical Sciences, 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
University of Medical Sciences, Costa Rica has published 8,815 scientific papers with 10,091 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Pathology, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Genetics.
University of Medical Sciences, Costa Rica majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | 23 | 4 |
| 2001 | 15 | 9 |
| 2002 | 41 | 10 |
| 2003 | 29 | 12 |
| 2004 | 65 | 24 |
| 2005 | 64 | 55 |
| 2006 | 26 | 88 |
| 2007 | 55 | 134 |
| 2008 | 38 | 124 |
| 2009 | 159 | 129 |
| 2010 | 260 | 134 |
| 2011 | 312 | 199 |
| 2012 | 292 | 224 |
| 2013 | 367 | 339 |
| 2014 | 460 | 444 |
| 2015 | 577 | 578 |
| 2016 | 439 | 540 |
| 2017 | 605 | 469 |
| 2018 | 883 | 548 |
| 2019 | 904 | 622 |
| 2020 | 1300 | 892 |
| 2021 | 1149 | 1069 |
| 2022 | 401 | 775 |
| 2023 | 170 | 874 |
| 2024 | 94 | 884 |
| 2025 | 59 | 710 |
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 University of Medical Sciences, 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 | TBD | TBD |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachillerato Universitario | Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Chemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy |
University of Medical Sciences, Costa Rica faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Medical Sciences | Chemistry, Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Medicine | Medicine |
| Department/Division : Nutrition | Nutrition |
| Department/Division : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Department/Division : Physiotherapy | Physical Therapy |
General information
| Alternative names | UCIMED Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Accreditation | Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES) |
| Motto | Excelencia Académica por Tradición |
Location and contacts
| Address | Apartado 638-1007 Sabana Oeste, 400 Oeste del Ministerio de Agricultura San José Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| City population | 335,000 |