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ISEP Study in Costa Rica - Healthcare in Latin America - International Center for Development Studies - ISEP Direct (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: ISEP 
  • Restrictions: ECU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 03/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study: Health Education & Promotion, Spanish
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Host Family Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: ISEP Direct Program
Program Description:
ISEP Direct Costa Rica
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Experience the picturesque beauty of Costa Rica by visiting world-renowned mountains, beaches, and rainforests while enjoying a vast range of outdoor activities including zip-lining 
  • Observe doctors and medical professionals during clinical rotations at Hospital Biblica (for intermediate to advanced Spanish speakers) or assist in health-related community work (beginning and lower-level Spanish speakers) 
  • Gain relevant and professional skills studying health sciences in Costa Rica, ranked #1 in Latin America by the United Nations for its universal health care system. 
  • Enhance language proficiency! Practice Spanish with your host family, ICDS staff, and a cohort of international classmates. 
  • Please note, this program is only available during the Spring Semester. 

LIFE ABROAD  
Enjoy living in San José, the bustling capital city of Costa Rica where it is warm all year long and surrounded by lush green mountains. Gain relevant skills through hands-on professional experience in the health fields in the country with the top-ranked universal healthcare system in Latin America!  

Service-Learning
Engage with your new host community by getting involved with community work as part of a credit-bearing course or as an extracurricular activity. Engage with locals through assisting at an elderly care facility, women and children’s shelter, or through hospital shadowing.  

What We Love About ICDS 
This program provides a unique opportunity for students in the health field to embrace the Pura Vida lifestyle in one of the most naturally and culturally vibrant countries in the world! Connect to your new environment alongside the welcoming and supportive tico community, 

LEARN MORE 
Visit the Program Page for Study in Costa Rica - Healthcare in Latin America to learn more. 

GET STARTED 
You can meet with the ISEP Coordinator at your home campus or speak with an ISEP Student Services Officer, who will guide you through the application process, pre-departure, your time abroad, and your return. To connect with ISEP, visit our website.