How to Apply

Use your e-Raider credentials or a portal account to access the Texas Tech University Study Abroad office. There, you'll be asked about your interest in studying in Costa Rica.

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Program Dates

Study in Costa Rica during one of the following periods:

• Spring 2024: Sunday, January 7, 2024 to Wednesday, May 8, 2024
• Summer I 2024: Sunday, May 26, 2024 to Sunday, June 30, 2024
• Summer II 2024: Thursday, June 27, 2024 to Saturday, August 3, 2024
• Summer I & II 2024: Sunday, May 26, 2024 to Saturday, August 3, 2024
• Fall 2024: Monday, August 19, 2024 to Wednesday, December 11, 2024 

Program Open To

• All students in Rawls College of Business
• Contact Ashly Moncrief, Director of the Rawls Center for Global Engagement, for further information

Program Requirements

• Pre-departure orientation session

Program Budget Sheets

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer I
• Summer II
• Summer I and II

Funding & Finances

Scholarships

Scholarships are available through various Colleges and departments at TTU and include examples such as the Study Abroad Competitive Scholarship and the McKenzie Scholarship. Visit the scholarships webpage as well as the Easy Guide to Study Abroad Scholarships to learn more.

Financial Aid

Did you know that 97% of TTU financial aid travels abroad?! Learn more by visiting the study abroad financial aid webpage.

Helpful Links

• The process of paying for study abroad
• Withdrawal and refund policy

Courses Offered

Business students from any Rawls major can enroll in TTU-CR as a visiting student. Students can enroll in management courses, upper and lower division core courses and general education courses that meet Texas Tech core requirements. (Find core requirements indicated in parenthesis following relevant courses.)

Spring 2024

Business Classes

• BA 1301 Introduction to Business
• BA 2140 MOS Excel Certification / ISQS 2340 Introduction to Information Technology (video conference)
• ACCT 2301 Managerial Accounting (video conference)
• MKT 3350 Introduction to Marketing
• PCOM 3373 Managerial Communication (video conference)
• FIN 3320 Financial Management
• BECO 3310 Applied Business Economics
• MGT 3376 Organizational Behavior (video conference)
• MGT 4380 Strategic Management
• MGT 4388 Change and Innovation Processes (Category A Elective)

Non-Business Classes That Fulfill Requirements

• MATH 1330 Introductory Mathematical Analysis I 
• MATH 1331 Introductory Mathematical Analysis II 
• PHYS 1408 Principles of Physics I (Life and Physical Sciences)
• ASTR 1400 Solar System Astronomy (Life and Physical Sciences)
• CHEM 1107 Experimental Principles of Chemistry I - Lab (Life and Physical Sciences)
• CHEM 1307 Principles of Chemistry I (Life and Physical Sciences)
• ART 1309 Global Art and Visual Culture (Creative Arts and Multicultural)
• POLS 1301 American Government (Government/Political Science)
• POLS 2306 Texas Politics (Government/Political Science; video conference)
• ENGL 1302 Advanced College Rhetoric (Written Communication)
• HIST 2301 History of the United States since 1877 (American History)
• COMS 2358 Speaking for Business
• ENGL 2388 Introduction to Film Studies
• IB/MGT 4382 Internship in International Business / Internship in Management (in consultation with advisor and TTU Costa Rica Career Services Manager)

Summer I 2024

• ENGL 1302 Advanced College Rhetoric (Written Communication)
• MATH 2300 Statistics (Mathematics; equivalent for MATH 2345 Introduction to Statistics with Application to Business)
• COMS 2358 Speaking for Business (Oral Communication)

Summer II 2024

• MGT 4375 International Management (Category A Management elective)
• ART 1309 Global Art and Visual Culture (Creative Arts and Multicultural)
• POLS 1301 American Government (Government/Political Science)
• HIST 2300 American History up to 1877 (American History)

Summer I and II 2024

• ENGL 1302 Advanced College Rhetoric (summer I)
• MATH 2300 Statistics (summer I)
• ART 1309 Global Art and Visual Culture (Creative Arts and Multicultural; summer II)
• COMS 2358 Speaking for Business (summer I)
• HIST 2300 American History up to 1877 (summer II)
• PHYS 1408 Principles of Physics I
• CHEM 1307 Principles of Chemistry
• CHEM 1107 Experimental Principles of Chemistry - Lab
• PHYS 2401 Principles of Physics II
• IB/MGT 4382 Internship in International Business / Internship in Management (in consultation with advisor and TTU Costa Rica Career Services Manager)

Students who enroll in summer I and II (long summer) may take a combination of 10-week and 5-week courses. Work with advisors to define a correct combination of courses.

Fall 2024

• MGT 3374 Managing Human Resources (video conference)
• MGT 3375 Entrepreneurship: New Value Creation (Category A Management elective)
• ISQS 3344 Introduction to Production and Operations Management (video conference)
• BLAW 3391 Business Law I
• MGT 3370 Organization and Management
• ACCT 2300 Financial Accounting (video conference)
• IB/MGT 4382 Internship in International Business / Internship in Management (in consultation with advisor and TTU Costa Rica Career Services Manager)

Non-Business Classes That Fulfill Requirements

• MATH 1330 Introductory Math Analysis I
• MATH 1331 Introductory Math Analysis II
• CHEM 1305 Chemical Basics
• CHEM 1105 Experimental Chemical Basics
• CHEM 1307 Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM 1107 Experimental Principles of Chemistry I - Lab
• COMS 2358 Speaking for Business
• HIST 2300 History of the United States to 1877
• ART 1309 Global Art and Visual Culture (video conference)
• POLS 1301 American Government
• ECON 2305 Principles of Economics (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
• ENGL 1301 Essentials of College Rhetoric (Written Communication) 
• ENGL 1302 Advanced College Rhetoric (Written Communication)
• ENGL 2388 Introduction to Film Studies

Escape to a tropical paradise and enrich your academic journey with our captivating Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica! Experience the wonders of Central America while immersing yourself in a vibrant blend of nature, culture, and education. 

Whether it's a summer session or a semester, we offer options to fit your schedule and academic goals. 

At TTU-CR we will coordinate all the logistics for you including accommodation close to campus, daily breakfast, airport transfers, cultural activities and touristic excursions to Costa Rica's most stunning destinations.

In addition, students will have an in country orientation, access to all TTU-CR facilities, Student Life Office support, and the Study Abroad and Adventure Office support. 

Excel in Academics:

Enroll in TTU courses with in-person instruction, small class sizes, in state of the art facilities, with the same academic excellence as the main campus.  

Embrace "Pura Vida:"

Embrace the renowned Costa Rican philosophy of "Pura Vida," meaning "Pure Life." Immerse yourself in a welcoming and laid-back culture, where happiness and well-being take precedence. 

Connect with Locals:

Take classes with students from Costa Rica and the region, form lasting friendships with warm-hearted locals who are eager to share their traditions and heritage. 

Adventure Awaits:

Explore one of the world's most biodiverse countries, where lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and breathtaking volcanoes coexist in harmony. Embark on thrilling outdoor excursions, from surfing along the Pacific coast to hiking through dense jungles and witnessing captivating wildlife up close.  

Personal Growth:

Discover your inner strengths and resilience as you navigate through a foreign land. Embrace independence, adaptability, and cross-cultural understanding, essential traits that will shape your personal growth. 

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study abroad at TTU - Costa Rica! 

Costa Rica, Land of Pura Vida

Costa Rica is part of Central America and lies just north of the Isthmus of Panama & south of Nicaragua. A stable democracy for most of its 200-year history, it is best known for abundant biodiversity, preservation of the natural environment, and initiatives to promote peace in the region. It is a small country with a rich variety of scenes, plants, wild animals, and peoples. 

Texas Tech University-Costa Rica is located in a high-end shopping district of San José's Greater Metropolitan Area, in the mountainous center of the country. Our campus is about an hour and a half from the Pacific Ocean to the west and about four hours from the Caribbean to the east. In between are mountains, cloud forests, volcanoes, and wildlife beyond what many have ever seen.

Texas Tech University-Costa Rica

Texas Tech University-Costa Rica was officially inaugurated in 2018 as a full-service branch and the first degree-granting campus outside the United States, it being a small student-centered campus, where you'll find innovation, sustainability, comfort and technology in one place. Its mission is to educate students who will be leaders in Costa Rica and in the larger region.

The university campus is part of Avenida Escazú, a lifestyle destination surrounded by mountains and green areas, where you'll find the best of gastronomy, fashion, entertainment, services, businesses and cultural events all in the same space.