Founded more than 45 years ago as a higher education institution, Universidad Latina is the largest private university in Costa Rica with 20,000 students enrolled in 90 programs, five schools, and seven campuses. It has more than 120,000 alumni, and it is the #1 provider of engineering and health professionals in the country. ULatina is committed to access, with more than 40% of students representing the first generation in their family to study at the university level, and 60% benefitting from financial scholarships. ULatina has more accredited programs than any other private institution in the country, including international accreditations in Civil Engineering and Medicine. It is the first and only university in Central America with 5 QS Stars and is rated top 5 in Latin America for Excellence. Through its affiliation with ASU and Cintana, Universidad Latina seeks to become Costa Rica’s first university dedicated to national impact, partnering with the public and private sectors to jointly develop research and business solutions in critical areas for the country, and elevating the competitiveness of Costa Rica.
