Academic Study Abroad

Universidad Veritas

Known as the Switzerland of Central America, Costa Rica has an abundance of natural beauty and is populated by a friendly, well-educated people. Costa Rica has obtained the highest standard of living in Central America by embracing democracy and disbanding its army. This small country is a paradise for nature lovers with national parks, jungles, volcanoes, beaches, and more water per square mile than any other country in the world, excluding New Zealand. However, the small pre-Columbian indigenous population was wiped out by diseases brought to the new world by the conquistadors.

With a population of over 1/2 million, San Jose is more similar to North American cities than most Central American cities. The city offers good shopping, fine dining and an active night-life, while the city's residential area where our partner school is located offers a more quiet study environment.

The Universidad Veritas is located within easy access to the center of the city of San Jose. The university community consists of approximately fifteen hundred members including students, professors and administrative staff. The Universidad Veritas specializes in art, design, and architecture, but it also offers a full course listing in all subject areas from Business to Science.

School Facilities: A modern building with lots of light and garden areas. In addition to fully equipped classrooms, the school offers a library, cafeteria, computer labs, photography lab, and design workshop.

Participants: The majority of students are degree seeking Costa Rican students. The study abroad students are mostly from the U.S. and a few Europeans.

Requirements: Minimum 2.5 grade point average and completion of freshman year

Transcript & Credit: 15 (semester) or 7-8 (summer) credits issued on an official transcript from the Universidad Veritas, fully accredited by the Costa Rican Dept of Education and recognized by most U.S. institutions.

Course Listing:
Veritas Course Description

Other Program Notes:
Extra homestay nights: $20/night
Add $740 + $25 (airport pickup in San Jose) for Prepatory Spanish course at Samara Beach program
Add $575 for 4 week volunteer placement following the program