It is also the hub of Costa Rican government, culture, and industry. Throughout the year plays and concerts are performed regularly at the opulent National Theater. Pre-Columbian art can be viewed at the National Museum and the Plaza de Cultura. The University at Albany's exchange program with the University of Costa Rica offers students the opportunity to study Spanish language, Hispanic literature, tropical ecology, topics in Latin American studies, and a variety of additional liberal arts areas. Albany students enroll directly into regular university courses in any division for which they are qualified.
Students can participate for a semester or an academic year.
UCR, the oldest and most prestigious university in Costa Rica, was founded in 1940 and enrolls over 30,000 students. It is a modern university offering athletic facilities, cultural events, special interest organizations, and a variety of bookstores and small restaurants. The main bus lines are located nearby, as are several banks and post offices. The staff is available to help you with academic and personal concerns that arise while you are on our program. Orientation and Presession Course Albany hosts an orientation session on campus before the group leaves for Costa Rica.