Veritas University was founded in 1976 as a private institution, it is renowned in Latin America for its design, arts, architecture, photography programs. U Veritas as an excellent Spanish Language Study Abroad Program for abroad students and anyone interested in learning to speak the language fluently.
Veritas University is located in the eastern part of San Jose (Zapote), in a very nice and quiet residential/comercial neighborhood, it is ten minutes walk from downtown, and close to shopping malls, cinemas, banks, variety of restaurants, gyms, cafes and other places of interest. Approximately 1800 students enrolls during a given semester of which 300 are international. There is access to wireless internet in all campus areas.
Veritas is accredited by the Costa Rica Ministry of Education as a degree granting university.
Mission & Vision
It is our priority to assist each students in having the most productive time here in Costa Rica. We are fully equipped to aid with travel arrangements, transportation, accommodations, and any other special needs.
Our study abroad program is validated by the Ministry of Education and you can earn credits or ECTS (European Transfer Credit System).
Professors have a Master degree and the programs are reviewed every year so as to adapt any methodological or evaluation changes for high academic quality.
The tropical Central American country of Costa Rica is best known for its rainforest, Micro-climates, serene beaches, and awesome mountains.Physical challenges range from surfing, serious cycling, to challenging nature hikes. For leisure there are many festivals, art museums and shopping plazas.
Rated the safest Central American country Costa Rica has no army since it was constitutionally abolished in 1949. It has been blessed with a consolidated system of protected areas, high educational levels, political stability and a legacy of peace and democracy. Costa Rica people are commonly known as “ticos”.
Placement
In order to be placed at the right level, students are asked to take a written test via the Internet and oral test the first day of classes at the University.
Accommodation
Homestay: Includes daily breakfast, dinner, private room, laundry service with host family. Homes are walking distance from university. Living with a host family helps to become totally immersed in the language and culture of Costa Rica. Homes are specially selected and in safe middle class neighborhood.
Admission
Worldwide applicants
Go to www.learnspanishabroad.net
Read our How to Apply information.
Scholarships
None available.
