Study Abroad, Golfito Costa Rica / Universidad del Pacífico Sur

Study Abroad at the Institute of Tropical Studies, Universidad del Pacifico Sur (UPS), is designed for university students who want a hands-on approach to the understanding of Middle America – its biology and ecology, its society and politics, its history and culture. This program enables students to work directly with professors from Central America to examine on the ground the region's problems and riches from the local perspective.

The 8-week Summer intensive program and the 16-week Fall and Spring semester programs have been developed to provide students with a round and solid background on the natural and social history and on current issues about Middle America. Formal classes are complemented by organized field work. Every course from Anthropology to Biology is designed to include both a theoretical as well as a practical component where every subject matter reviewed in the classroom is observed and analyzed on the field.

The 8-week Summer session is taught in English, yet some knowlege of Spanish would come handy for the students, especially during field work. The Summer session includes Spanish language courses. Check below for course listing, per semester. The Universidad del Pacfico Sur grants credits upon successful completion of every course. The 16-week Semester long courses are taught entirely in Spanish.

Our Study Abroad program costs covers room and board, tuition and fees, as well as all class related field trips. The University of the South Pacific will provide an official grade sheet. Current costs for Summer 2010: $3,240.00

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To apply for the Summer Session, please click Summer Admission Form   Please, fill the form, include all required documents and send it to our Postal Address above, or via

        e-mail to:     iet@upacificosur.org

To apply for both (Spring and Fall) Semesters, please click Semester Admission Form.   Please,
        fill the form, include all required documents and send it to our Postal Address above, or via

        e-mail to:     iet@upacificosur.org

Last updated: 5 June, 2010

Study Abroad in Golfito, Costa Rica.