Universidad de Costa Rica

About

The Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) is the largest and most prestigious public university in Costa Rica, renowned for its academic excellence and significant contributions to national development. It excels across a broad spectrum of disciplines, with particularly strong programs in Health Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences. For international students, UCR offers a vibrant cultural experience and support through its Office of International Affairs, which facilitates exchange programs and provides Spanish language courses for foreigners. While most instruction is in Spanish, the university is a hub for research and cultural exchange. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration into Costa Rican society, serving as a vital intellectual and cultural pillar for the nation.

Background

The University of Costa Rica (Spanish: Universidad de Costa Rica, abbreviated UCR) is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro Montes de Oca, in the province of San José. It is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Costa Rica, originally established as the Universidad de Santo Tomás in 1843. Approximately 45,000 students attend UCR throughout the year.

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