Study Abroad in San José: Overview

Program at a glance

• Academic year, fall and spring semester (summer session also available)
• Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
• 2.6 minimum GPA required
• Program fee includes tuition, housing, a meal plan, excursions and cultural activities, airfare if selected, optional excursions to Nicaragua and Panama
• No previous Spanish language study required for most courses (although Spanish language study is mandatory)
• Elective courses in English
• Courses in the arts, business, economics, environmental science, health service, humanities, politics, plus Spanish language and literature and linguistics for Advanced Spanish level
• The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
• Internships available
• Community volunteer projects with children
• Transcripts issued by Veritas University

Application and scholarship deadlines

• Application deadlines* May 15 (fall), October 15 (spring)
• AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 (fall semester or academic year); October 1 (spring).

*Please note that applications, deposits and balance of fees arriving after the required deadline are subject to late fees.