Universidad Veritas

Universidad Veritas, located in vibrant San Jose, was founded in 1968 and specializes in art, design, architecture, photography, digital animation, and fashion design programs. UV began as a branch of the Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica, Costa Rica's first private university, but it is now an independent private university with some of the best art programs in the country.

One of the great things about UV is that it has a Center for International Programs where international students can study Spanish and other core subjects. You can take classes in either Spanish or English, so you can enroll even if you are a beginner Spanish speaker!

UV is on the smaller side of this list, with approximately 1,850 Costa Rican students and 320 international students. This is great if you want a more intimate experience where you can really connect with locals, but if you want a big university feel, you should look into larger university options.

Website: https://www.veritas.cr