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Study Architecture in Costa Rica

Architecture programmes teach the design of buildings and spaces – studio work, construction, structures, history and theory, urban planning and increasingly sustainable and digital design.

  • 27 programmes
  • 13 institutions
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  1. Bachelor

    TP 594 Misión Urbana (Nivel Licenciatura)

    Universidad Evangélica de las América (UNELA) 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  2. Master

    TP 694 Investigación para la Misión Urbana (Nivel Maestría)

    Universidad Evangélica de las América (UNELA) 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  3. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Arquitectura y Urbanismo

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  4. Other programmes

    Arquitectura

    Interamerican University 🇨🇷 Heredia, Torre Mercedes, San Jose, Costa Rica

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  6. Bachelor

    Licenciatura En Arquitectura Y Urbanismo

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  7. Other programmes

    Architecture

    Interamerican University 🇨🇷 Heredia, Torre Mercedes, San Jose, Costa Rica

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachillerato en Arquitectura y Urbanismo

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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Study Architecture in Costa Rica – facts and figures

In Costa Rica, 13 universities and colleges offer 27 Architecture programmes: 8 Bachelor, 5 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Heredia, Torre Mercedes, San Jose and Antiguo. Institutions with the widest choice: Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Universidad Central (UC) and Universidad de Costa Rica.

Degrees in Architecture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Architecture 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 Architecture, 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 Architecture programmes?

The directory lists 27 Architecture programmes at 13 institutions in Costa Rica. Popular cities include San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro and Heredia, Torre Mercedes, San Jose.

How long does it take to study Architecture?

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 Architecture programmes in Costa Rica?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Universidad Central (UC), Universidad de Costa Rica, Interamerican University and Universidad Evangélica de las América (UNELA).

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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