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National Technical University

country rank  6
world rank  5766

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Overview

Founded in 2008, the Universidad Técnica Nacional (National Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Alajuela (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Pacífico, Atenas, Guanacaste and San Carlos. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Técnica Nacional (UTN) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Técnica Nacional (UTN) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National Technical University's Control Typepublic

Entity

National Technical University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National Technical University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

National Technical University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name National Technical University
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Campus Location

Address Villa Bonita de Alajuela
Alajuela
Alajuela
Costa Rica
National Technical University Phone Number +506 2435 5000
National Technical University Fax Number +506 2430 4050
Other locations Pacífico, Atenas, Guanacaste and San Carlos

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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 National Technical University'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 National Technical University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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 National Technical University'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 National Technical University.

National Technical University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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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 National Technical University's admission information.

National Technical University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


National Technical University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National Technical University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


National Technical University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


National Technical University's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 National Technical University.

National Technical University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

National Technical University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


National Technical University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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National Technical University's Control Type Control Type

National Technical University is a public higher education institution.


National Technical University's Entity Type Entity Type

National Technical University is a non-profit higher education institution.


National Technical University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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National Technical University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Religious Affiliation

National Technical University 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 National Technical University's main facilities:


National Technical University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


National Technical University's Housing University Housing

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National Technical University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of National Technical University's main services:


National Technical University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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National Technical University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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National Technical University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


National Technical University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

National Technical University's Career Services Career Services

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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.


National Technical University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

National Technical University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important National Technical University'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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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

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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 National Technical University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

National Technical University's Facebook page National Technical University's official Facebook page

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National Technical University's Twitter page National Technical University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

National Technical University's YouTube channel National Technical University's official YouTube channel

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National Technical University's Instagram page National Technical University's official Instagram channel

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Free Online Courses

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