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.

Start Application

To continue working on your application, click the button below and log in with your eRaider credentials.

Program Dates

Study in Costa Rica during one of the following periods:

• Fall 2024: August 19-December 11, 2024 
• Spring 2025: January 13-May 14, 2025
• Summer I 2025: May 27-July 4, 2025
• Summer II 2025: July 6-August 9, 2025
• Summer I and II 2025: May 27-August 9, 2025

Program Open to

• All Texas Tech students

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. 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

Students from any TTU major can enroll in TTU-CR as a visiting student. Students can enroll in general education courses that meet Texas Tech core requirements.

Students can also enroll in any course offered at the TTU-CR campus for which they meet the prerequisites. The courses listed below meet Texas core curricular requirements in most majors.

Texas Core and Multicultural Curriculum

Spring 2025

• MATH 1320 College Algebra (Mathematics)
• MATH 1321 Trigonometry (Mathematics)
• MATH 1330 Introductory Mathematical Analysis I (Mathematics)
• MATH 1451 Calculus I with Applications
• MATH 1452 Calculus II with Applications
• MATH 2360 Linear Algebra
• PHYS 1408 Principles of Physics I (Life and Physical Sciences)
• ASTR 1400 Solar System Astronomy (Life and Physical Sciences)
• CHEM 1301 Introductory Chemistry (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/Multicultural)
• POLS 1301 American Government (Government/Political Science)
• POLS 2306 Texas Politics (video conference; Government/Political Science)
• ENGL 1302 Advanced College Rhetoric (Communication) 
• HIST 2301 History of the United States since 1877 (American History)
• ENGL 2388 Introduction to Film Studies (Language, Philosophy and Culture; video conference)

Summer I 2025

• ENGL 1302 Advanced College Rhetoric (Communication) 
• MATH 2300 Statistical Methods (Mathematics)
• COMS 2358 Speaking for Business (Communication)

Summer II 2025

• ART 1309 Global Art and Visual Culture (Creative Arts/Multicultural) 

Summer I and II 2025

• PHYS 1408 Principles of Physics I (Life and Physical Sciences)
• CHEM 1305 Chemical Basics (Life and Physical Sciences)
• CHEM 1105 Experimental Chemical Basics - Lab (Life and Physical Sciences)

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 the correct combination of courses.

Fall 2025

• MATH 1320 College Algebra
• MATH 1330 Mathematical Analysis I
• MATH 1451 Calculus I with Applications
• MATH 1452 Calculus II with Applications
• MATH 2300 Stastical Methods
• MATH 2450 Calculus III
• CHEM 1105 Experimental Chemical Basics
• CHEM 1107 Experimental Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM 1301 Introductory Chemistry
• CHEM 1305 Chemical Basics
• CHEM 1307 Principles of Chemistry I
• PHYS 2401 Principles of Physics II
• ART 1309 Global Art and Visual Culture
• COMS 2358 Speaking for Business 
• ECO 2301 Principle of Economics I - Microeconomics
• ENGL 1301 Essentials of College Rhetoric 
• ENGL 1302 Advanced College Rhetoric
• ENGL 2388 Introduction to Film Studies
• HIST 2300 History of the United States to 1877
• POLS 1301 American Government

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 on 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.