Study Abroad in San José: Overview

Study in this lively capital of Costa Rica where you can enjoy all the facilities of a big city while being within reach of two coasts, volcanoes and national parks of the central highlands.
Explore the area on included excursions to Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall and Tamarindo Beach.

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Program at a glance

  • Academic year, fall and spring semester (summer session also available)
  • Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
  • 2.6 minimum GPA required
  • Program fee includes tuition, housing, a meal plan, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, optional excursions to Nicaragua and Panama
  • No previous Spanish language study required for most courses (although Spanish language study is mandatory)
  • Elective courses in English
  • Courses in the arts, business, economics, environmental science, health service, humanities, politics, plus Spanish language and literature and linguistics for Advanced Spanish level
  • The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
  • Internships available
  • Community volunteer projects with children
  • Transcripts issued by Veritas University

Application and scholarship deadlines

*Please note that applications, deposits and balance of fees arriving after the required deadline are subject to late fees.