Overview
Spend a semester or academic year in the lively capital city of San José, Costa Rica, with AIFS! Study a variety of academic program options at the Universidad Veritas, one of the most highly respected universities in Latin America. Located on an urban campus, the university is home to a diverse student population of nearly 2,000, including several hundred international students.
Academic Program Options in San José (Veritas University)
Spanish Language, Liberal Arts and Environmental Sciences Program, Hybrid Program: 7 weeks online followed by 5 weeks in Costa Rica, Spanish Language and Internship Program (Extended Spring Semester), Certificate of Knowledge Program (Extended Spring Semester)
Internships availableVolunteer opportunities available
What’s Included
TUITION
Up to 23 semester credits depending on program and course selectioncourses
Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and Spanish-
HOUSING
Homestay with a local family -
MEALS
Breakfast and dinner every day in the homestay EXCURSIONS & DAY TRIPS
3-day excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park, a 3-day excursion to Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and Monteverde Cloud Forest and a day trip to Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation, Grecia and Sarchi in Alajuela-
CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Walking tours, film club, illustrators club, visit to the Teatro Nacional, an indigenous reserve, cooking class, and visits to local museums and markets -
HEALTH & SAFETY
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance ON-SITE RESIDENT DIRECTOR
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program- Internship and Volunteer opportunities
- University services including the library, lunch ticket packages, free Wi-Fi, printing card, computer labs, cafeteria and shuttle services to homestays
- Wide range of environmental studies courses
- Internship and Volunteer opportunities
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AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus EXCURSIONS >>
Sarapiquí hiking and rafting (2 days)
Bocas del Toro, Panama (4 days) Extended Program only
Unique to San José
Optional Components
Visa
U.S. citizens automatically get a tourist visa when they enter Costa Rica which allows them to stay 90 days which covers the semester program. Students on the extended semester which is over 90 days will be provided information on the extension/visa process after acceptance.



