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Study Economics in Costa Rica

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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    Economía

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachillerato en Economía

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  3. Master

    Masters in Tax Law

    Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    Econom�a

    Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    Economía Internacional

    Universidad Internacional de las Américas 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    Economía

    Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  8. Graduate

    Graduate Program in Economics

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    Econom�a

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  10. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Economía Empresarial

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  11. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Economía con énfasis en:Economía Empresarial

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    Econom�a Internacional

    Universidad Internacional de las Américas 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  13. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Economía con énfasis en:Banca y Mercado de Capitales

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  15. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Economía con énfasis en:Banca y Gestión del Riesgo

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    Socioeconomía Ambiental con énfasis en Economía y Sociologías

    Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) 🇨🇷 Turrialba, Costa Rica

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  17. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Economía con énfasis en:Economía de la Regulación

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  18. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Economía con énfasis en:Economía de la Salud y las Políticas Sociales

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  19. Bachelor

    Law degree with emphasis in Tax Law (Bachelor)

    Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    From Economic Recovery to Sustainable Economic Development (Online Program)

    University for Peace 🇨🇷 Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

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  21. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Economía con énfasis en:Economía de los Medicamentos

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  22. Bachelor

    Economía Gerencial (BAY, MET) (Bachelor)

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico 🇨🇷 Barrreal, Costa Rica

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Study Economics in Costa Rica – facts and figures

In Costa Rica, 8 universities and colleges offer 21 Economics programmes: 4 Bachelor, 7 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Turrialba and Ciudad Colon. Institutions with the widest choice: Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA).

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 21 Economics programmes at 8 institutions in Costa Rica. Popular cities include San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro and Turrialba.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Costa Rica?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA), Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología and Universidad Internacional de las Américas.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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