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Universidad Americana, Costa Rica

country rank  17
world rank  9030

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Overview

Founded in 1997, the Universidad Americana, Costa Rica (American University, Costa Rica) 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 Americana, Costa Rica (UAM) is a coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Americana, Costa Rica (UAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. UAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) American University, Costa Rica
Acronym UAM
Founded 1997
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidad Americana, Costa Rica general video presentation.

University Location

Address B° Los Yoses frente a pollos Kentucky
San José
1901-1002 San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Americana, Costa Rica Phone Number +506 2207 7000
Universidad Americana, Costa Rica Fax Number +506 2224 7779

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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 Americana, Costa Rica'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 Americana, Costa Rica'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 Americana, Costa Rica'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 Americana, Costa Rica.

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica: 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 Americana, Costa Rica's admission information.

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica'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 Americana, Costa Rica.

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Religious Affiliation

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica 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 Americana, Costa Rica's main facilities:


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Library


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's main services:


Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica'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 Americana, Costa Rica's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica 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 Americana, Costa Rica'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

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

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Facebook page Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's YouTube channel Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's Instagram page Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Americana, Costa Rica's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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