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.
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Name | Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología |
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Name (English) | Latin American University of Science and Technology |
Acronym | ULACIT |
Founded | 1987 |
Motto | Alis Volat Propriis Fly with your own Wings |
Colours | Purple and orange |
Mascot | Falcon |
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Address | Barrio Turnón, de la República 150 al Sur San José 10235-1000 San Jose Costa Rica |
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+506 2523 4000 | |
+506 2233 9739 |
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The following Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología'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 Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's academic range and degree level offering.
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología is a private higher education institution.
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología is a for-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1987
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