About the university
The growing tourist development in Costa Rica was the key for the founding a university specialized in the education of highly qualified human talent, to cope with the demands of hospitality and ecological tourism. Compliance with the necessary requirements for the registration and accreditation of the university was accomplished through an analysis of professional needs in the Costa Rican tourism industry and a selection process for faculty members. The Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP) approved the University of Tourism (UTUR) to operate in session 302-96 on June 17th. 1996. The University aims to respond to the constant need of professionals with skills, knowledge, passion, and integrity within Central America. making it a unique higher education institution specialized in the key degree courses needed in the hospitality industry. Nowadays, hospitality industry entrepreneurs, human resources managers, consultants, tour operators and other organizations in the tourism area express great satisfaction in having students and professionals from UTUR as part of their staff.
Education programs
Beverage Studies
Beverage Studies
Bachelor of Beverage Studies
Spanish
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,611
Fee for international students
$4,611
Fee for domestic students
Food and Nutrition
~ $4,611 / year
Food and Nutrition
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Spanish
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,611
Fee for international students
$4,611
Fee for domestic students
Hospitality
~ $4,611 / year
Hospitality
Bachelor of Hospitality
Spanish
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,611
Fee for international students
$4,611
Fee for domestic students
Tourism
~ $4,611 / year
Tourism
Bachelor of Tourism
Spanish
Language of instructions
Full-time
Study mode
$4,611
Fee for international students
$4,611
Fee for domestic students
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Required documents for admission
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- Motivation Letter
- Resume/CV (graduate, postgraduate)
- Online Application form
- Proof of fee payment
- Letters of reccomendation (MA, PhD)
- Passport
- Declaration for financial support
- Research proposal outline (MA, PhD)
- Student visa
- Health and Life Insurance
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Contacts
University of the Tourism of Costa Rica (UTUR)
2215-1007, Paseo Colón, San José, Costa Rica, 2215-1007
San Jose
Costa Rica
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