Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a sovereign state located in Central America. The capital of the country is San José, located in the Valle Central, an upward basin that forms the state’s well-populated heartland. It is bounded by the countries Nicaragua and Panama, as well as the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean via its 815-mile-long coastlines. The country is, in general, considered to be among the most stable countries in Central America as well as among the most literate as of 2018 (97.8% of the population). It is furthermore one of the countries often frequented by tourists.

Costa Rica is among the often-recommended and popular locations to study abroad. There are several reasons for this sovereign state to be frequently suggested to students seeking higher education. This includes the country’s many institutions of higher education as well as its comprehensive list of available subjects. Among the popular universities are the Universidad de Costa Rica and the Universidad Nacional Costa Rica, with the causes for their preference being the remarkably large campuses including Universidad de Costa Rica’s two biological reserves and one botanical garden. Another reason why these institutions are highly favored among students is their comprehensive lists of available subjects and programs, with the prominent ones being Administration, Business, Education, Management, Accounting, Engineering, Design, Law & Jurisprudence, Finance & Banking, and Marketing. There are also several scholarships that a student can take advantage of as a means to counterbalance the high tuition fees. In addition to the above-mentioned advantages, Costa Rica is also a suitable location for students seeking internships or volunteer programs. This is due to the sovereign state providing multiple programs related to matters such as nature preservation, educating different age groups and others.