Snapshot
Dates
| Term | Application Deadline | Program Start | Program End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 2025 | 1 February | 31 May, 2025 | 28 June, 2025 |
| Summer 1 + Service Learning 2025 | 1 February | 31 May, 2025 | 26 July, 2025 |
| Summer 2 2025 | 1 February | 5 July, 2025 | 2 August, 2025 |
| Summer 1 & 2 2025 | 1 February | 31 May, 2025 | 2 August, 2025 |
View the Worldstrides website for date details.
Do not make travel arrangements until you have been officially accepted by Worldstrides and the foreign university and they have shared key dates with you.
Students may participate in study abroad anytime after freshman year (or completing 24 college credits post completion of high school)
Note: Students may apply to a program during freshman year, but must have completed freshman year in good standing to participate in the program their sophomore year.
About Program
Program Highlights
Costa Rica is a land of impressive biodiversity, stunning natural beauty, environmental awareness, and great opportunities for adventure and ecotourism. Outdoor enthusiasts will find challenges on the various trails winding through mountains, rainforests, and volcanoes. Miles of beautiful Costa Rican coastline support an underwater ecology as diverse and spectacular as the landscape.
San José is the political, economic, and cultural hub of Costa Rica. It’s the perfect place to experience a bustling and cosmopolitan Latin American metropolis, as well as an ideal jumping-off point to experience the many natural wonders of Costa Rica.
Universidad Veritas
The Universidad Veritas is renowned in Costa Rica for its design, art, architecture, and photography programs. The University welcomes international students to study Spanish through its International Programs Department.
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Academics
Universidad Veritas/Veritas University
Courses are taught in Spanish and English. Open to students at all levels of Spanish.
- Learn about course offerings on the Universidad Veritas programs:
- Search for Universidad Veritas courses already reviewed at UMD
- This program counts for the UMD Liberal Education Global Perspectives Requirement
- Study abroad foreign courses must be reviewed at UMD prior to program participation so that you know how they will contribute to your degree progress
- To request disability accommodations, please contact International Programs and Services at [email protected] or 218-726-8764.
Cost Information
- Compare these program costs to UMD's cost of attendance for an academic year.
- View a list of all UMD Study Abroad program costs.
If you do not see a cost estimate for the term you intend to go abroad, the cost has not yet been determined. Please note cost estimates and fees may change depending on international economic factors. UMD Study Abroad delays the posting of final fees until enrollments, inflation, and exchange rates are determined in order to provide the most accurate pricing. We strive to post final fees by October 1 for Spring programs, March 1 for May/Summer programs, and May 1 for Fall and Academic year programs.
What’s included in the program fee?
- Personalized advising
- Pre-departure orientation
- Tuition
- Entry visa assistance
- On-site Orientation
- On-site staff support
- Housing
- Foreign transcript issuance
- Grade posting at UMD
- Foreign course evaluation at UMD
- CISI - international travel, health, and security coverage
- Re-entry support
These estimated costs do not include the $50 application fee.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships
- Study Abroad Scholarships
- Note: Credits taken on study abroad programs cannot be used toward the Bulldog Bundle.
Financial Aid
Consult with One Stop to see how financial aid can apply to study abroad.
- Receive guidance about all things money-related
- Ask for estimates and budget samples
- Learn when and how financial aid is disbursed
Ask about other scholarship opportunities & loan info
Plan your budget
Download this Study Abroad Budget Planning Form to estimate costs. Create duplicates to compare this program with others.
Housing
Worldtrides housing in San Jose allows students to enjoy an immersive experience living in a Costa Rican (Tico) home with a local family. With an open mind and flexibility, the experience of living in another culture will be both educational and highly rewarding. For more information check out the Worldstrides program page.
Travel Documents
- You are required to have a passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a passport or your passport will expire within 6 months after you will return from abroad, apply for a passport as soon as possible. It can take 2+ months to receive your passport after applying. You can apply for a new passport on-campus at the UMD Passport Acceptance Facility.
- Visa guidance will be provided by Worldstrides.
- Roundtrip airfare should only be purchased after official acceptance from the foreign university is issued.
Apply
Before you click on the "Start my application" button below, make sure you know how to identify the correct program by searching for the:
- Program Name: UMD - Worldstrides Summer in San José, Costa Rica: Universidad Veritas
- Program Track
- Spanish Language & Latin American Culture
- Summer 1, 1+Service Learning, 2, or 1 & 2,
- Environmental Studies, Health Care, Liberal Arts & Spanish Language
- Summer 3. 4. 3 & 4, or 3+ Service Learning; and the
- Spanish Language & Latin American Culture
- Term (e.g. Summer 2026)
A $50 non-refundable application fee will be billed to your One Stop account upon submission of an application.
After you apply
- After approximately 20 minutes, you will see checklist items for you to complete.
- All application checklist items need to be submitted by the application deadline which is noted near the top of the page.
- Your UMD Program Contact will review your application materials.
- You must complete the Confirmation of Participation form to confirm your participation.
- Once we receive your confirmation, your UMD account will be billed a confirmation deposit.
If you decide you cannot participate, you must log in to the online application system and submit the "Cancellation Request form."
Program health and safety information
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