Location

Universidad Internacional de las Américas Escuela de Medicina y Cirugía is located in San José, Costa Rica.

Programs Offered

Universidad Internacional de las Américas offers healthcare programs, including:
– Medicine (MD)
– Nursing
– Public Health
– Dentistry
– Pharmacy
– Psychology

Accreditation

Universidad Internacional de las Américas is accredited by the National Council of Higher Education (CONESUP) in Costa Rica. Its medical program is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

QS World Ranking

Universidad Internacional de las Américas is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings or QS Latin America University Rankings due to its regional focus.

Enrollment

Universidad Internacional de las Américas has an overall enrollment of approximately 5,000 students university-wide, with a significant number in healthcare programs.

Tuition Fees

  • Local students: ~$4,000 – $8,000 USD per year (varies by program).
  • International students: ~$6,000 – $12,000 USD per year (varies by program).

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Completion of secondary education with a strong science background.
– Competitive GPA (minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent).
– Language proficiency: Spanish (for Spanish-taught programs).
– Personal statement and letters of recommendation.
– Health examination report.
– Entrance examination or interview (if required).

History

Universidad Internacional de las Américas was established in 1986. Its medical program began in approximately 1988.

Admissions Policy

Universidad Internacional de las Américas admits both male and female students and welcomes international students.

Contact Information

  • For general inquiries: admisiones@uam.ed.cr
  • For specific program-related questions: medicina@uam.ed.cr