Universidad Nacional Costa Rica : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Universidad Nacional Costa Rica

Universidad Nacional Costa Rica is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. The main campus is located in the city of Heredia. It is one of five public universities in the country and the second most prestigious. More than 12,000 students study at its main campus. In addition to undergraduate programs, it offers 16 Master of Arts degrees and is strong in ecology, sociology and education related coursework.

UNA offers more than 65 graduate and postgraduate degree programs in various fields, such as natural sciences, earth and marine sciences, education, social sciences, health sciences, philosophy, literature and arts

About Universidad Nacional Costa Rica

Universidad Nacional Costa Rica is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. The main campus is located in the city of Heredia. It is one of five public universities in the country and the second most prestigious. More than 12,000 students study at its main campus. In addition to undergraduate programs, it offers 16 Master of Arts degrees and is strong in ecology, sociology and education related coursework.

UNA offers more than 65 graduate and postgraduate degree programs in various fields, such as natural sciences, earth and marine sciences, education, social sciences, health sciences, philosophy, literature and arts

University information

Students & Staff

Total students

15,983

UG students

96%

PG students

4%

International students

418

UG students

65%

PG students

35%

Total faculty staff

1,119

Domestic staff

93%

Int'l staff

7%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

Universidad Nacional Costa Rica is one of the top public universities in Heredia, Costa Rica. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2024.