- San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, is a diverse, cosmopolitan city
surrounded by mountains. San Jose is the capital and largest city of
Costa Rica and the focal point of political and economic activity, and
the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.
API offers programs in the summer and semesters in San Jose, Costa
Rica. Students can study business, arts/design, biology, history,
sustainability, Spanish and more at Veritas University.
During the program, students have the opportunity to broaden their
classroom education through several organized excursions, which are
included in the price of the program. API also organizes social and
cultural activities.
Area(s) of Study
- Art History
- Developmental Studies
- International Business
- Public Health
- Business Administration
- Environmental Science
- International Relations And Gl
- Radio-Television-Film
- Communication
- Fine Arts
- Latin American Studies
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- Health And Society
- Liberal Arts
- Spanish
- Community And Regional Plannin
- Humanities
- Marketing
- Studio Art
- Design
- Iberian And Latin American Lan
Sponsored by API - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
API has multiple tracks during the semester and summer. Each track has unique SPN language requirement. Summer options include 1, 2, and full summer options. Semester programs include optional internship for credit.
Faculty
Students can choose any program with API Costa Rica, so long as you remain fully enrolled for the term (minimum 12 credits for the semester, 6 for the summer). Specify your program in your UT application with the program page link and term dates. See specific program page for course options, cost, dates.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Spanish
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 2.75 GPA
- Universidad Veritas Language & Culture programs = no SPN required
- Remaining tracks start at 610D
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Students in San Jose live with local host families. Host families serve as a unique introduction into Costa Rican culture. Students may be housed with other API or international students, and in all cases will have an individual room. Students are provided with two meals per day, as well as laundry service once per week.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students will pay $75 application fee, $19/wk overseas insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT Austin. Students pay an application and program fee (tuition, housing) to API. See provider website for more details. Federal financial aid and scholarships apply for full-time summer (6 credits)/semester (12) enrollment.
Dates:
- Program: January 7, 2025 to May 10, 2025
- Instructional: January 7, 2025 to May 10, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Program: July 4, 2026 to August 8, 2026
- Instructional: July 4, 2026 to August 8, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Program: August 23, 2025 to December 13, 2025
- Instructional: August 26, 2025 to December 12, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2025
Application Code
380030
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
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Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising