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Universidad EARTH

country rank  7
world rank  5900

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Overview

Founded in 1990, the Universidad EARTH (EARTH University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Guacimo (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Limon. This institution also has a branch campus in Liberia and Guanacaste. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad EARTH (EARTH) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad EARTH (EARTH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 34-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Costa Rican higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EARTH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad EARTH's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad EARTH's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad EARTH' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Universidad EARTH's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) EARTH University
Acronym EARTH
Founded 1990
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Mercedes de Guacimo
Guacimo
Limon
Costa Rica
Universidad EARTH's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad EARTH Phone Number +506 2713 0000
Universidad EARTH Fax Number +506 2713 0001
Other locations Liberia and Guanacaste

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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 EARTH'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 EARTH'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 EARTH'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 EARTH.

Universidad EARTH: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
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International
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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 EARTH's admission information.

Universidad EARTH's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad EARTH's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad EARTH's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Universidad EARTH's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad EARTH's Admission Office Admission Office

Apartado 4442-1000
San Jose
2713 0000


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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 EARTH.

Universidad EARTH's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad EARTH has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Universidad EARTH's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad EARTH's Control Type Control Type

Universidad EARTH is a private higher education institution.


Universidad EARTH's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad EARTH is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad EARTH's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad EARTH's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad EARTH 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 EARTH's main facilities:


Universidad EARTH's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad EARTH's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad EARTH'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 EARTH's main services:


Universidad EARTH's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad EARTH's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad EARTH's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad EARTH's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad EARTH'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 EARTH's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad EARTH's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidad EARTH's Facebook page Universidad EARTH's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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

YouTube YouTube

Universidad EARTH's YouTube channel Universidad EARTH's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad EARTH's Instagram page Universidad EARTH's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad EARTH's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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