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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Winter Break
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
  • Program Cost: Winter Break
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter Break 2027 09/15/2026 09/22/2026 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Mari Keyser
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: NO Open to graduate students: YES
Program Description:


Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford 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. The scholarship application deadline is March 1 for Summer, March 15th for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities
 

Business School Scholarship

Business students may be eligible for scholarships for this program. Students who have not previously received study abroad scholarships from the Business School will have priority for scholarship awards.  For more information and application instructions, visit: https://business.ku.edu/scholarships-study-abroad  

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.

        a. Business Statement of Purpose
        b. Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement
        c. Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
        d. Authorization to Release Student Information
        e. Student Conduct Verification
        f. Financial Aid Questionnaire

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



Program Ratings:
Overall Experience:
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Academic Experiences:
1 2 3 4
Cultural Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Program Reviews:
Stephanie Lynn Palmer, Winter Break 2013 Participant
My favorite part of this study abroad was the immediate immersion into a different culture. Just stepping out in the streets had a completely different feel from the United States. The people were different, the stores were different, the houses were different - everything about the lifestyles I witnessed screamed, "Not in Kansas, anymore!". It was an incredible experience.

Winter Break 2015 Participant
I felt like we were a bit more immersed in a foreign culture than other programs I've participated in. Learning from Costa Rican lecturers and visiting Costa Rican businesses while spending time with the Costa Ricans was a great experience and really added depth to this program beyond the classroom activities.

Winter Break 2025 Participant
I found the program most rewarding because it provided insights into the purposes and culture of family-owned businesses. It was fascinating to learn how these businesses prioritize legacy, long-term vision, and values that reflect the family’s identity. Understanding how they balance personal relationships with professional decision-making offered a unique perspective on their success and sustainability across generations.

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