There are certain eligibility requirements that international students must meet to secure admission into any university in Costa Rica. Different universities have different requirements akin to their establishment.
However here at RocApply, we are devoted to making your study application as seamless as possible. RocApply is your one-stop channel for all your study abroad needs, and the good news is it is all for FREE.
With a very high success rate, we encourage you to take advantage of our user-friendly interface and our hands-on team that works tirelessly to get you into your dream institution.
Registration Procedure
For State/Public Universities in Costa Rica:
Aspiring students who wish to apply to higher education institutions in Costa Rica must register themselves. Registration for admittance into Costa Rican higher education institutions can be done in two ways:
First way: Register at the admission portal online which can be done for you by RocApply. Follow the instruction given on our website. After registering, a confirmation of registration and application number will be sent to your email id.
NOTE: Candidates must have a valid identity card to register themselves on the admission portal.
Second way: Apply directly to the higher education institution of your choice- Complete an application form, submit the registration fee for the University of your choice; and submit the application form along with the documents and payment receipt to the concerned university. This can be cumbersome, this is why we are here to offer a shorter convinient route.
Documents needed upon application may include the following;
- Supporting Documentation
- Application form and fees
- General secondary education certificate or its equivalent- Original and photocopy
- A copy of passport or any other valid identity card, and passport-size photos
- Document indicating that educational institution that has issued the certificate/diploma/degree has the legal right to do so.
- Educational transcripts or documents of modules attended and score obtained; Copy of degree/diploma- Bachillerato or Licenciatura or equivalent
- A copy of thesis or dissertation (for candidates who have done undergraduate and opting for graduate studies)
- Health certificate
- Letter of recommendation: At least 2 letters of recommendation
- Spanish language proficiency certificate
- Police recordof non-delinquency
- Admission essay: It should include academic strengths and weakness, reasons for applying to this particular study programme and institution, career goals, professional experience (if there be any), what motivates you, what after this programmes, and what you hope to gain from attending this course. Be real!
All the documents must be translated in Spanish and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica.
Entrance Examination/Admission Test
Many public universities in Costa Rica carry out entrance examination in Spanish. Students are required to undertake the exam and obtain a minimum score in order to get a place in the university. International students who pass this entrance exam are not required to undertake any Spanish language test, as by passing this test, it is proved that the student has a working knowledge in Spanish language.
"The simplicity of the RocApply application process is what drove me to use them, I did not even need to be guided through the application process" Melissa Yaslov from Russia
RocApply helps students apply to any university. If you have questions about the application process or the university itself please do not hesitate to contact us any anytime at [email protected] or through our phone, Whatsapp or Viber: +49 151 12975441
