Programs : Program Cost
The following listing represents the Academic Year Program Cost for Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica.
Academic Year Program Cost for Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica
| Program Cost Item | KU Student | Non-KU Student | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU Tuition * | $80.00 | $80.00 | ||
| On-Site and/or Exchange Tuition and Fees * | $5,930.00 | $6,145.00 | ||
| KU Program Fee * | $16,195.00 | $16,195.00 | ||
| Billable through KU Enroll & Pay subtotal: | $22,205.00 | $22,420.00 | ||
| KU Admissions Application Fee | $0.00 | $40.00 | ||
| Airfare | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | ||
| Passport | $165.00 | $165.00 | ||
| Passport Photos | $15.00 | $15.00 | ||
| Visa | $100.00 | $100.00 | ||
| Books and Supplies | $200.00 | $200.00 | ||
| Public Transportation | $800.00 | $800.00 | ||
| Lodging and Meals during term break | $950.00 | $950.00 | ||
| Optional Travel Insurance | $500.00 | $500.00 | ||
| Personal Expenses | $2,800.00 | $2,800.00 | ||
| Estimated Additional Student Expenses subtotal: | $6,730.00 | $6,770.00 | ||
| Total: | $28,935.00 | $29,190.00 | ||
| Notes: | ||||
These fees are the estimated costs for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year.
- KU Tuition includes two semesters of $40 placeholder enrollment fees (FRSP enrollment).
- On-Site and Exchange Tuition and Fees includes two semesters instruction at the University of Costa Rica, administrative fees, AIG supplemental medical insurance and emergency evacuation & repatriation services for dates of program, and KU orientation.
- KU Program fee includes lodging and meals, onsite orientation, and program related excursions.
- All other fees listed are estimated additional expenses. The actual total cost will vary for each participant depending on spending habits, travel plans, and plans over the semester break.
- KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students. Book a virtual advising appointment.
- KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Federal and/or other loans, Federal Grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.
- KU Study Abroad supplemental scholarships are available to KU degree seeking students. Applications are available online. For additional scholarship opportunities visit: https://ku.studioabroad.com/?go=ScholarshipInfoSheet
| * Billable item through KU Enroll & Pay |