University of Costa Rica

The Program

4 WEEK INTENSIVE COURSES:

• Early Summer: May 24-June 24, 2012

• Regular Summer: June 28-July 29, 2012

• Winter: December 16 -January 11 

Universidad de Costa Rica provides an excellent academic and educational program.  It offers courses for all levels of Spanish language: beginning, intermediate, advanced; composition, conversation, culture, civilization, linguistics, methodology in how to teach Spanish; and many courses in literature (theater, novel, poetry).

The UCR is considered the most prestigious university in Central America.  The main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro de Montes de Oca, one of the best neighborhoods on the east side of San Jose.

Financial Aid

All outside financial aid that a student is currently utilizing may be applied toward the cost of the summer study program. The student must contact the outside financial aid institution for instructions.  The use of Ouachita scholarships is not allowed for summer Study Abroad programs.

Costs: Costa Rica 2012

Requirements

• Second semester freshman classification at the time of selection

• A minimum of a 2.5 GPA

• Good standing with the University

• Written approval from the Dean of the school of the student’s major

Application

The application deadline for study during a fall semester is March 1.  For study during a spring semester, the deadline is October 1.

For more information on the University of Costa Rica please visit http://www.ucr.ac.cr/ or www.mlsa.com or Universidad_de_Costa_Rica