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Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología

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world rank  5891

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Overview

Founded in 1987, the Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (Latin American University of Science and Technology) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) 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 36-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ULACIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Latin American University of Science and Technology
Acronym ULACIT
Founded 1987
Motto Alis Volat Propriis
Fly with your own Wings
Colours Purple and orange
Mascot Falcon
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University Location

Address Barrio Turnón, de la República 150 al Sur
San José
10235-1000 San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología Phone Number +506 2523 4000
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología Fax Number +506 2233 9739

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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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología'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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología'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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología'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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología.

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported

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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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's admission information.

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Admission Office Admission Office

Urbanización Tournón
San José 10235-1000
2523 4000


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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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología.

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología is a for-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología 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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's main facilities:


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología'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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's main services:


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1987


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP)
  • Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE)
  • National Higher Education Accreditation System (SINAES)
  • Red Latinoamericana de Cooperación Universitaria (RLCU)

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

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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