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Universidad Internacional de las Américas

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world rank  5934

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Overview

Founded in 1986, the Universidad Internacional de las Américas (International University of the Americas) is a private higher education institution located in the metropolis of San José (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), San Jose. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA) is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 38-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UIA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Universidad Internacional de las Américas' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) International University of the Americas
Acronym UIA
Founded 1986
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Apdo. 1447-1002; Barrio Aranjuez
San José
San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Internacional de las Américas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Internacional de las Américas Phone Number +506 2255 3444
Universidad Internacional de las Américas Fax Number +506 2221 0591

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Internacional de las Américas's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Internacional de las Américas.

Universidad Internacional de las Américas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Internacional de las Américas's admission information.

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Internacional de las Américas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Internacional de las Américas.

Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Internacional de las Américas is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Entity Type Entity Type

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Religious Affiliation

Universidad Internacional de las Américas does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Internacional de las Américas's main facilities:


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Library


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Internacional de las Américas's main services:


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Internacional de las Américas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Internacional de las Américas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Internacional de las Américas's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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