University of Costa Rica
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Global Influence
Public university in Costa Rica
About University of Costa Rica
According to Wikipedia, The University of Costa Rica is a public university in the Republic of Costa Rica, in Central America. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio, is located in San Pedro Montes de Oca, in the province of San José. It is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Costa Rica, originally established as the Universidad de Santo Tomás in 1843. It is also the most important research university in the country and Central America and is counted among the most prestigious universities of Latin America. Approximately 45,000 students attend UCR throughout the year.
University of Costa Rica's Online Degrees
What Is University of Costa Rica Known For?
University of Costa Rica is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Political Science
- Communications
- Literature
- Law
- Business
- Biology
- Engineering
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- History
- Physics
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
University of Costa Rica's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Education
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Higher Education
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Public Education
#28
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Secondary Education
#345
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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Public Policy
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Communications
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Linguistics
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Grammar
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Journalism
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Literature
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Writing
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Philology
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Mythology
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Law
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International Law
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Jurisprudence
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Tax Law
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Business
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Management
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Finance
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International Business
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Genetics
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Biochemistry
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Materials Science
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Electrical Engineering
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Medical
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Nutrition
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Public Health
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Surgery
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Religious Studies
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Ministry
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Buddhism
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Canon Law
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Philosophy
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Ethics
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Aesthetics
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Epistemology
#249
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Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Physical Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Mathematics
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Applied Mathematics
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Probability Theory
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Statistics
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#1022
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History
#910
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Political History
#225
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Economic History
#386
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#389
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World History
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Physics
#661
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#702
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Cosmology
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Particle Physics
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Astronomy
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#1065
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Anthropology
#299
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Archeology
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Cultural Anthropology
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Social Anthropology
#894
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Economics
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Taxation
#355
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International Economics
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Macroeconomics
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Computer Science
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Database
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Computer Graphics
#159
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Information Technology
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Sociology
#436
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Women's Studies
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Gender Studies
#151
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Urban Studies
#1065
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Earth Sciences
#541
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#555
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Geography
#351
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#368
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Geophysics
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Environmental Science
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Social Work
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Substance Abuse
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Empowerment
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Gerontology
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Psychology
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Counseling
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Social Psychology
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Psychoanalysis
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Criminal Justice
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Law Enforcement
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Criminology
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Who Are University of Costa Rica's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Costa Rica's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Anthropology, and Education. Here are some of University of Costa Rica's most famous alumni:
- Xenia de la Ossa
- A Costa Rican theoretical physicist.
- Carlos Andrés Pérez
- A President of Venezuela .
- Óscar Arias
- A President of Costa Rica.
- Ottón Solís
- A Costa Rican politician.
- Alice L. Pérez Sánchez
- A Costa Rican researcher.
- Francisco Dall'Anese
- An Attorney-General of Costa Rica.
- Mirta González Suárez
- A Costa Rican writer and psychologist.
- Laura Chinchilla
- A 46th President of Costa Rica.
- Montserrat Sagot
- A Costa Rican sociologist.
- Julieta Castellanos
- A Honduran sociologist.
- Maria Eugenia Bozzoli
- A Costa Rican anthropologist, sociologist and activist.
- Víctor Cañas
- A Costa Rican architect.
Who Are University of Costa Rica's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Costa Rica's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Social Work, Anthropology, and Education. Here are some of University of Costa Rica's most famous alumni:
