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CEA CAPA San Jose, Costa Rica - Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environmental Sciences (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/31/2025
** 		Rolling Admission 01/31/2026 05/01/2026
Fall 2026 03/02/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2027 10/01/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

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Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study: Business, Environment and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Spanish, Zoology Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Language(s) of Instruction: English, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Years of Eligibility: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Program Description:

Call: 1-800-266-4441

Text: 480-448-6013

Study Abroad in San José

Take a deep dive into environmental issues in a country that's renowned for its amazing biodiversity while improving your Spanish language fluency and discovering local culture. Along with environmental science courses, you'll choose from a range of liberal arts courses with a Costa Rican focus in areas such as economics, health sciences, political science, photography, and cultural studies. Designed for all levels of proficiency, you'll take one or more Spanish language courses and choose from a range of electives taught in English. Students at the advanced Spanish language level may choose to take electives taught in Spanish. An Early Start option helps you jump start your Spanish language skills before the semester begins.

 Semester/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester Credits
 Semester  All levels of Spanish; Min 2.60 GPA; High School Graduate  12-20
 Summer  All levels of Spanish; Min 2.60 GPA; High School Graduate
  3-16


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Where You'll Study

Our partner institution, Veritas University, is known for its commitment to students from around the world; about 25% of the 2,000-member student body is international. Veritas offers a range of courses in fields like architecture, business, cultural studies, design, environmental science, health sciences, studio arts, and zoology. Courses are taught in English, and Spanish Language courses are available for all levels. The spacious, modern campus is located in the quiet Zapote District, just east of downtown San José and home to the Casa Presidencial. Students receive a transcript from Veritas University upon completion of their program.

What's Included

  • Pre-Departure Advising
  • Housing
  • 24/7 Onsite Emergency Assistance
  • Excursions & Cultural Activities
  • and more

Excursions

  • Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • and more

Funding Options

CEA CAPA has several ways to help you fund your program, including scholarships, grants, and flight credits. Find out more about what we have to offer.

Learn more about funding



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What's Included

CEA offers a wide variety of services and amenities, Below is a list of what is included in your program price.

  • MyCEA Account
  • Pre-departure Assistance
  • Airport Reception
  • Onsite Orientation
  • International Staff Support
  • Housing
  • Excursions
  • Cultural Activities
  • and more...

Excursions

  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Póas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
  • Puerto Viejo
  • and more...

Study Abroad with CEA in San José, Costa Rica

Veritas University

This program is designed for students of all language levels who wish to become more comfortable with the Spanish language, and be immersed into the Costa Rican culture of peace, democracy and environmental preservation. Regardless of the chosen subject area, this program will provide a comprehensive base in the liberal arts, while giving the opportunity to gain further insight into the identity of Latin America today.

Session/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester
Credits
Semester All Language Levels; Min. 2.6 GPA 14 - 20
Early Start Sem. All Language Levels; Min. 2.6 GPA 22 - 24
Summer All Language Levels; Min. 2.6 GPA 3 - 9

Experience San José

The capital city of Costa Rica, San José boasts about 1.4 million people and is situated in the Central Valley – guarded by majestic volcanoes and tropical rainforests. The city also is just a few hours away from the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. San José is considered the cradle of Costa Rica's 186-year-old democracy, and the country has not had a standing army since 1948. Costa Rica takes great pride in the fact that it has more teachers than policemen. Its former President, Oscar Arias, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987.

Renowned for its natural beauty, enlightened conservation and friendly people, San José draws visitors from all over the world. CEA students can look forward to experiencing the Costa Rican attractions and lifestyle through trips to Arenal Volcano and hot spring pools, zip lining through Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and experiencing first-hand the unique, Jamaican English culture in Puerto Viejo.


CEA provides study abroad programs in 13 countries and 22 cities around the world. Contact your CEA Admissions Counselor today: 1-800-266-4441


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