Study at Universidad Veritas

San Jose is the capital city of a small country famous for its tropical rain forests, beautiful beaches, and unique wildlife. The immense natural beauty of the country pours into all of its cities and San Jose is only a short distance from many popular resort areas and nature reserves.

Widely acclaimed for its innovations in art, design and architecture, Veritas is home to a thriving student body. Study at Veritas provides students the opportunity to learn from and with Costa Rican students. A main focus of the exchange program is on intensive Spanish language learning. This exchange is also a great option for graphic design and architecture courses.

Program Highlights
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Universidad Veritas
City of San Jose
Language of Instruction
English and Spanish
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – January to April
Semester II – August to December
Specialties
Environmental studies, business, Costa Rican literature, graphic design, and intensive Spanish
Housing
Host families
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Costa Rica. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM. Junior or senior standing recommended.
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Fall 2007 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3716 and non-residents were charged $6968. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at HKBU students must complete the following two applications: