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Universidad Cenfotec

country rank  13
world rank  8207

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Overview

Established in 2000, the Universidad Cenfotec (Cenfotec University) 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. This institution also has a branch campus in Heredia and Alajuela. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Cenfotec (Ucenfotec) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Cenfotec (Ucenfotec) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 24-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Costa Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Ucenfotec also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, 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 Cenfotec's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Cenfotec's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Universidad Cenfotec' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Cenfotec's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Cenfotec University
Acronym Ucenfotec
Founded 2000
Motto The U of the computer science
Colours Purple, pink, turquoise, oranje and green
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University Location

Address San Pedro de Montes Oca, del Cruce de la Escuela de Santa Marta 400 metros noreste carretera al Cristo de Sabanilla
San José
11501 San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Cenfotec's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Cenfotec Phone Number +506 2281 1555
Universidad Cenfotec Fax Number +506
Other locations Heredia and Alajuela

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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 Cenfotec'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 Cenfotec'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 Cenfotec'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 Cenfotec.

Universidad Cenfotec: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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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 Cenfotec's admission information.

Universidad Cenfotec's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Cenfotec's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Cenfotec a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Cenfotec's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidad Cenfotec's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Cenfotec's Admission Office Admission Office

Sabanilla
San José 1080311502
40003950
6000 8050

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Cenfotec.

Universidad Cenfotec's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Cenfotec has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Universidad Cenfotec's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Cenfotec's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Cenfotec is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Cenfotec's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Cenfotec is a for-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Cenfotec's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Cenfotec's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Cenfotec 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 Cenfotec's main facilities:


Universidad Cenfotec's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Cenfotec's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Cenfotec'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 Cenfotec's main services:


Universidad Cenfotec'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 Cenfotec's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Cenfotec's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad Cenfotec's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Cenfotec'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 Cenfotec's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2003


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Cenfotec'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

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

  • SAP University Alliances

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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Cenfotec 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad Cenfotec's Facebook page Universidad Cenfotec's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Cenfotec's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Cenfotec's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Cenfotec's YouTube channel Universidad Cenfotec's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Cenfotec's Instagram page Universidad Cenfotec's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Cenfotec's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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