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Locations: Heredia, Costa Rica
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: IFSA

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	U of A Application Deadline	U of A Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2025	11/01/2024 **	Rolling Admission	02/12/2025	06/21/2025
Fall	2025	04/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	07/01/2025	11/10/2025
Academic Year	2025-2026	04/01/2025 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor:	Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard	Type of Program:	External
Credit Hours Available:	Between 12-18 Credit Hours	Area of Study:	Advertising/Public Relations, Agri, Food & Life Sciences, Architecture, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Business (Accounting), Business (Economics), Business (Finance), Business (General), Business (Mktg & Logistics), Chemistry, Childhood Education, Comp Lit and Cultural Studies, Computer Science, Dance, Drama, Earth Science, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Soil & Water Sci, European Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, Human Resource & Workforce Dev, Humanities, International Relations, Latin Amer. and Latino Studies, Law, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Science, Political Science, Psychology, Recreation & Sport Management, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Wildlife Habitat
Program Duration:	Academic Year, Semester	Credit Type:	Transfer Credit
Language of Instruction:	Spanish	Open to non-U of A students?:	No
Open to Graduate Students?:	No	Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts:	$2,000/semester
Housing Options:	Homestay	COVID-19 Vaccination:	Vendor strongly recommends (IFSA); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/

Program Description:

IFSA - UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL PARTNERSHIP
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Heredia, Costa Rica

WHY STUDY IN CITY?
An active, student-friendly suburb of San José, Heredia is a city in the mountains. With volcanic national parks, tropical forests, and downtown life just minutes away, you have access to environmental wonders and the perks of a city, including sports, a variety of ethnic foods, and events such as concerts and speakers. In your spare time, visit the picture-perfect waterfalls and gleaming rivers that surround Heredia.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In Heredia, it’s easy to combine an interest in sustainable living and passion for nature with aspirations to take your Spanish language skills to the next level. Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA) offers top-ranked academics taught in Spanish, in a country known to put education first. After class, explore the Mercado Central or go for a hike. This small, walkable city sits in Costa Rica’s central valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains and coffee plantations, with trails a 15-minute bus ride from UNA.

Visit IFSA - Universidad Nacional Partnership on the IFSA website for complete academic details including a list of classes and syllabi.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:

City-as-Text Activity
Sachi Oxcart Painting Workshop
Latin Dance Class
Sustainable Chocolate Production Experience
Migration workshop
Gender Identity in Costa Rica Workshop
Huetar Indigenous Territory Day Trip
Casa Nube Visit
Permaculture and Sustainability Farming Trip
Poas Volcano and Doka Coffee Farm Visit
Finca Madrina and El Copal Biological Reserve

	BEGIN YOUR STUDY ABROAD JOURNEY
	It All Starts with a Search. Choose your ideal program by customizing and personalizing your search filters. Using IFSA’s search tool, you can find programs by searching beyond location and area of study.		CHART Your Course. Using CHART, you’ll be able to see which classes abroad fit easily into your academic plan. You can also see which classes your home institution has already approved to guarantee that your credits will align.		Apply Online Today. Our easy online application process is here for you! Simply log in to the IFSA Student Portal and answer questions about yourself to get started. If you get stuck or have questions, reach out to our IFSA team. We’re here to help.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Academic Support
Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
Education Fees
Guaranteed Housing
International Medical Insurance
Internet Access in Housing
Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
Meals (on some programs)
Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
On-site Orientation
On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
Prearrival Advising

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

studyabroad@ifsa-butler.org	800.858.0229		IFSA-Butler.org

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IFSA - Universidad Nacional (Outgoing Program)

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