UCF Abroad

Gain global experience with UCF in Costa Rica

Join us each summer in Costa Rica! Students will experience living and learning abroad, gain multicultural experience, and earn credit toward their degree with other UCF students.

Go beyond the classroom.

The University of Central Florida 

Costa Rica

Students from all majors are invited to go beyond the classroom and develop abilities that will help them become more successful in a globalized community. UCF has partnered with API to offer students a life-changing experiential learning opportunity.

Take summer classes in Costa Rica with UCF faculty!

Why San José, Costa Rica?

  • The capital city and its political and economic center
  • The famous “Pura Vida” (Pure Life) Costa Rican lifestyle
  • Close proximity to beaches, mountains and waterfalls
  • Abundant parks, including La Sabana Park, the country’s largest urban green space
  • San José and its province are among the most diverse in the entire country
  • The magnificent and world-renowned National Theater
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Interested in

A summer abroad in Barcelona?

The UCF Barcelona Center enables students to experience learning abroad while earning credit toward their degree.

Interested in

Semester Programming?

UCF Students can add a semester program before or after their own Costa Rica Center experience.

Let's Get You Abroad!

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For more information on studying abroad or how to get the process started at your school, reach out to the UCF Abroad office!