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Study Tourism in Costa Rica

Tourism and hospitality programmes cover travel and hotel management, destination development, event management and sustainable tourism in one of the world’s largest industries.

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    Gesti�n del Turismo Sostenible

    Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

Study Tourism in Costa Rica – facts and figures

In Costa Rica, 7 universities and colleges offer 22 Tourism programmes: 2 Bachelor, 0 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro and Alajuela. Institutions with the widest choice: Universidad Hispanoamericana, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Universidad Internacional de las Américas.

Degrees in Tourism

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Tourism builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Tourism, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Tourism programmes?

The directory lists 22 Tourism programmes at 7 institutions in Costa Rica. Popular cities include San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro and Alajuela.

How long does it take to study Tourism?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Tourism programmes in Costa Rica?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Universidad Hispanoamericana, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Universidad Internacional de las Américas, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica and Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA).

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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