Admissions and Scholarships

Admission process before the UCI

To enter a program at the University for International Cooperation (UCI), you must complete the corresponding admission form and attach the required documents according to the program of your interest.

Admission process for Continuing Education programs

(Professional certificates, specialized programs and short courses) and short courses)

The admission process is agile and flexible, designed to facilitate access to professional updating.

General requirements:

Complete the admission form.

Provide basic personal and professional information.

In some programs, additional documentation may be requested depending on the entry profile.

Admission process for Master's Degree Programs

The admission process for Master's Degrees consists of three steps:

Fill out the admission form for your program of interest and submit the required academic and personal documentation.

Basic documents required:

Digital copy of the identity card for Costa Ricans or of the passport data sheet for foreigners.
Curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages).
Digital copy of the university diploma that validates the entrance requirement.
Recent digital passport-type photograph.
Proof of instrumental proficiency in a second language, if required by the program.

In the case of foreign persons with securities issued outside Costa Rica, they must also:

Provide a certification of grades of the program of studies with which the entrance requirement is validated. The certification must contain the list of subjects, the grades obtained, the value in credits per subject and the period in which it was taken.
Send by mail, the documents previously submitted in digital format, duly apostilled or legalized by consular means, within a maximum period of 90 calendar days from the beginning of the first course. Documents issued in a language other than Spanish must have an official translation.

Verification of attestations

The Admissions Unit verifies the correspondence of the attestations and their sufficiency to meet the general admission requirements and those specific to the selected career. In case of non-conformities, the person in charge of the Unit initiates consultations and interactions to correct them with the interested person. Otherwise, the process is stopped.

Admission

A. Finally, the admission note is issued, the teaching-learning contract is formalized and the activities begin, according to the academic calendar.

B. It is from this moment on, that the rights and duties defined in the Organic Statute and the current institutional regulations are obtained.

Student Services

The Admissions and Records Unit is responsible for the safekeeping of official documentation related to the admissions process, the academic development and the trajectory of our student and alumni community. If you require any of these services, please contact registro@uci.ac.cr

Academic and administrative services

Hague Apostille
Translations (official and unofficial)
Notarial authentication of documents
Replenishment of securities
Student card
Validation of studies (up to 60%)
Career changes or promotion
Suspension of studies and reinstatement

Certificates and Certifications

Proof of active student
Proof of qualifications
Student certification
Certification of qualifications
Graduate certification
Graduate certification

Grants and Financing

We believe that education is a key tool for transforming realities and generating a positive impact on society. For this reason, we have different university scholarship programs and financing options for postgraduate studies and continuing education, designed to facilitate access to professional training, recognize academic merit and support the development of leaders committed to sustainability, regeneration and territorial development.

Types of scholarships:

Socioeconomic support scholarships.

For those who meet the requirements for admission to an academic program, but face economic limitations or situations of social vulnerability that hinder access to higher education. Each application is evaluated by the UCI Scholarship Committee, considering the applicant's socioeconomic situation, academic merit and the availability of institutional resources.

Scholarships for academic assistance.

The academic assistance scholarship program allows students to collaborate in academic or institutional activities while receiving an economic benefit in the form of a scholarship. Activities may include:

Support for academic or research projects
Collaboration in university extension activities
Support in the organization of academic events
Preparation of educational or communication materials

Scholarships associated with special programs.

They are awarded to individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, professional or community leadership, relevant contributions in scientific, environmental or social areas, and innovative initiatives or social impact. These scholarships are developed within the framework of international alliances, cooperation programs and agreements with academic institutions, international organizations, foundations and companies, for example:

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program. Aimed at citizens or permanent residents of OAS Member States to pursue graduate studies at partner universities such as UCI. https://www.oas.org/es/becas.

Scholarships for staff and family members.

We promote the continuing education of its academic and administrative community through a special scholarship program aimed at administrative staff, teachers and first-degree relatives.

How to apply for a scholarship?

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to study at UCI, you can:

Consult with your Professional Development Advisor during the intake process.

Write to the e-mail address: becas@uci.ac.cr

Our team will guide you on available scholarship opportunities and application requirements.

Other forms of financing to study at UCI

In addition to scholarship programs, UCI offers various financing options to facilitate access to its academic programs. Among them:

Institutional discounts or agreements with companies and organizations.

Flexible payment plans adapted to the student's possibilities.

External financing, such as educational loans or financial support programs offered by the banking system or other specialized institutions.

Commercial agreements

Agreements with companies, organizations, professional associations and associations that allow access to special discounts.