9 out of 39
- Universities in Costa Rica
- Ranked in at least one ranking
12
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Costa Rica
- (8 institution and 4 subject rankings)
0
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Costa Rica
- Among TOP 200
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Costa Rica
- 18 Mar, 2021: Scimago Institutions published most recent results of Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities. Includes 3 universities from Costa Rica.
- 04 Mar, 2021: QS World University Rankings By Subject (Engineering - Civil & Structural) updated with University of Costa Rica ranked highest among 4 listed universities in Costa Rica.
- 01 Jan, 2021: New edition of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. 8 universities in Costa Rica ranked.
- 03 Dec, 2020: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Universidad de las Ciencias y el Arte de Costa Rica with highest ranking among universities in Costa Rica ranked #1049.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Costa Rica
Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health
#201
University of Costa Rica
Physics
#351
EARTH University
Rankings of universities in Costa Rica 2021
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#2
National University of Costa Rica
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#3
Costa Rica Institute of Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(155 reviews)
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
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#4
Universidad de las Ciencias y el Arte de Costa Rica
Student satisfaction:
4.9 / 5.0
(22 reviews)
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
#5
Latin American University of Science and Technology
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(60 reviews)
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QS University Rankings: Latin America
[Published 11 November, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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QS University Rankings: Latin America
[Published 11 November, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#7
INCAE Business School, Nicaragua
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(22 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#8
Magister University
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#10
University for International Cooperation
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(12 reviews)
#11
Autonomous University of Monterrey
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(4 reviews)
#13
Universidad Continental de las Ciencias y las Artes
Student satisfaction:
4.9 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#14
Autonomous University of Centro América
Student satisfaction:
4.9 / 5.0
(28 reviews)
#20
University of Medical Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(228 reviews)
#21
Latin American Biblical University
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(20 reviews)
#23
Business University of Costa Rica
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(32 reviews)
#24
Adventist University of Central America
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(21 reviews)
#25
Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(9 reviews)
#26
Federated University of Costa Rica
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
#27
International Polytechnic University
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(47 reviews)
#28
Catholic University of Costa Rica
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(159 reviews)
#29
International University San Isidro Labrador
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#30
International University of the Americas
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(42 reviews)
#31
Florencio del Castillo University of Cartago
Student satisfaction:
3.9 / 5.0
(7 reviews)
#33
Fidelitas University
#34
Universidad Creativa
#35
Castro Carazo University
#36
Independent University of Costa Rica
#37
Evangelical University of the Americas
#38
Central American University of Social Sciences
#39
Costa Rican University of Technology
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Costa Rica Key Facts for International Students
Time: GMT -6
Telephone country code: +506
- Religion:
- Catholicism 60%
- Evangelicalism 14%
- Other Protestant 6%
- Atheist, agnostic and unclassified 12%
- Other religions: Other Protestant, Latter-Day Saints 8%
- Largest cities in Costa Rica:
- 1. San José: 335,000
- 2. Puerto Limon: 63,000
- 3. San Francisco: 56,000
- 4. Alajuela: 47,000
- 5. Liberia: 45,000
Largest international airport in Costa Rica:
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO): 4.600.000 Passengers/Year; 0 Terminals; 15 km. from San José city center
Map with location of universities in Costa Rica
FAQ
University of Costa Rica ranks #1 in Costa Rica in our meta ranking composed of 96 university rankings.
Among all universities in Costa Rica University of Costa Rica is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 14 rankings where University of Costa Rica is listed.
University of Costa Rica is ranked best in Costa Rica for Medicine & Health (Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health). See all rankings for the University of Costa Rica.
EARTH University is ranked best in Costa Rica for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the EARTH University.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 8365
- Published:
- 10 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 499
- Published:
- 19 September, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 411
- Published:
- 11 November, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Latin America:
- Academic Reputation 30%
Employer Reputation 20%
Faculty to Student Ratio 10%
Staff with PhD 10%
International research network 10%
Citations per Paper 10%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 4357
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 10016
- Published:
- 17 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 8867
- Published:
- 24 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 166
- Published:
- 29 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Latin America Rankings:
- Teaching (the learning environment) 36%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 34%
Citations (research influence) 20%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
Urap
- Universities:
- 3000
- Published:
- 03 December, 2020
Us News
- Universities:
- 1499
- Published:
- 19 October, 2020
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%