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Latin American University of Science and Technology

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world rank  6345

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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

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Latin American University of Science and Technology' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Latin American University of Science and Technology
Colours Purple and orange
Mascot Falcon
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Campus Location

Address Barrio Turnón, de la República 150 al Sur
San José
10235-1000 San Jose
Costa Rica
Latin American University of Science and Technology Phone Number +506 2523 4000
Latin American University of Science and Technology 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 Latin American University of Science and Technology'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 Latin American University of Science and Technology's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Latin American University of Science and Technology'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 Latin American University of Science and Technology.

Latin American University of Science and Technology: 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Latin American University of Science and Technology's admission information.

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Latin American University of Science and Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Latin American University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Latin American University of Science and Technology's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Admission Office Admission Office

Urbanización Tournón
San José 10235-1000
2523 4000


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Latin American University of Science and Technology.

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Latin American University of Science and Technology has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Control Type Control Type

Latin American University of Science and Technology is a private higher education institution.


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Entity Type Entity Type

Latin American University of Science and Technology is a for-profit higher education institution.


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Latin American University of Science and Technology does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Latin American University of Science and Technology's main facilities:


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Housing University Housing

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


Latin American University of Science and Technology'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 Latin American University of Science and Technology's main services:


Latin American University of Science and Technology'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.

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Latin American University of Science and Technology's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Latin American University of Science and Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Latin American University of Science and Technology is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1987


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Latin American University of Science and Technology'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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Latin American University of Science and Technology'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Latin American University of Science and Technology 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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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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Free Online Courses

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