STUDY IN
COSTA RICA
Costa Rica offers students the opportunity to explore its rich biodiversity, vibrant culture, and commitment to sustainability. By applying classroom knowledge to real-world situations, students can deepen their understanding and enhance their skill development. Moreover, Costa Rica provides partners with unique educational opportunities to build a network of international contacts, enriching students' lives and shaping their future endeavors.
Meet us in EAIE at Booth C31 “Study in Costa Rica”
Strong Foundations
No army since 1948
Oldest democracy in LATAM since 1889
Education is free and mandatory since 1870
6% GDP in
Education, 12,3% in
Health
Education, 12,3% in
Health
6,5% of
worldwide
biodiversity
worldwide
biodiversity
Why Costa Rica?
1st destination in Latin America for US students (2,5% of all US students who study abroad) visited Costa Rica for study purposes 2021/2022 (Open Doors, 2023)
#1 country in Latin America in which ICTs enable new organizational models (e.g., virtual teams, remote working, telecommuting) within companies. (Global Innovation Index, 2021)
#1 Information and communication technologies (ICTs) services exports in Latin America as % of its total trade. (Global Innovation Index, 2021)
3rd innovation economy in Latin America and the Caribbean (Global Innovation Index, 2021)
Headquarters of the best university in Central America and #26 in Latin America (QS, 2023).
#1 in the 2021 Greenfield Performance Index. (FDI Intelligence,2021)
+47,500 graduates per year in majors such as business, medicine and engineering
Most peaceful country in Latin America (Global Peace Index, 2021)
#6 in expenditure on education in the world as % of GDP (6,75% 2020)
Costa Rica, the perfect blend of education, culture, nature and more
