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Universities in Costa Rica

QS World #497 #1 in Costa Rica Costa Rica

Universidad de Costa Rica

Public University — Universidad de Costa Rica is a higher-education institution with academic and research activity described through units such as the School of Medicine, news coverage, and university services...

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#497 QS World University Rankings 2025

#1 in Costa Rica

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#14 in Costa Rica Costa Rica

University for Peace

Public University — The University for Peace (UPEACE) is a university located in Costa Rica. It brings together students from around the world to study peace and to address urgent challenges through education.U...

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#14 in Costa Rica · by research impact

5,049 citations · h-index 35

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#28 in Costa Rica Costa Rica

Universidad Fundepos Alma Mater

Public University — Universidad Fundepos is a business-focused university in Costa Rica. It offers undergraduate programs from bachelor to licentiate level, with a focus on business direction. It also provides...

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#28 in Costa Rica · by research impact

10 citations · h-index 2

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