Summer Study Abroad Costa Rica

Live, intern, and study in San José, the cosmopolitan capital of Costa Rica that is bursting at the seams with museums, restaurants, shopping malls, and nightclubs! Outdoor adventure awaits you in Costa Rica, a country renowned for its eco-tourism. And you can study Tropical Marine Biology or Tropical Ecology and Resource Management in two focused programs offered in the summer and in January.

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Summer in Costa Rica
Summer in Costa Rica Costa Rica

Courses in English and Spanish with local professors on an urban campus minutes from the heart of San Jose. Explore the city, as well as beautiful nearby national parks, picturesque mountain villages, and relaxed beach towns.

Tropical Marine Biology in Costa Rica
Tropical Marine Biology in Costa Rica Costa Rica

On CIS Tropical Marine Biology in Costa Rica, you will enroll in a unique bimodal Tropical Marine Biology course in the winter or summer. You’ll complete 2 weeks of online preparation at home and then spend 2 weeks conducting field work in Costa Rica!

Spanish for Law Enforcement in Costa Rica
Spanish for Law Enforcement in Costa Rica Costa Rica

Take criminal justice courses taught in English and a Spanish-language course focused on law enforcement–related vocabulary. Explore nearby volcanoes, go zip-lining in the rain forest, and sip some of the best coffee in the world.