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Study Nursing in Costa Rica

Nursing degrees combine clinical practice with health and life sciences, preparing for professional care in hospitals, community health, specialised nursing and nursing management.

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  1. Master

    Anestesia (Enfermería) (ARE) (Masters)

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico 🇨🇷 Barrreal, Costa Rica

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachillerato en Enfermería

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  3. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Enfermería de Salud Laboral

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  4. Master

    Maestría de Enfermería en Cuidados Intensivos

    Universidad de Iberoamérica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  6. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Enfermería de Salud Mental

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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    Enfermería Pediátrica

    Universidad Hispanoamericana 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  8. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Enfermería Quirúrgica

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  9. Other programmes

    Enfermería

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  10. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Enfermería

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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  11. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Enfermería Pediátrica con énfasis en:Niñez y Adolescencia

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  12. Associate

    Enfermería (AGU, ARE, BAR, BAY, GUA, MET, PON, SG) (Associate)

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico 🇨🇷 Barrreal, Costa Rica

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  13. Other programmes

    Enfermería

    Universidad Santa Lucía 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  15. Other programmes

    Enfermería

    Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  16. Bachelor

    Enfermería (Bachelor)

    Universidad Santa Lucía 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  17. Other programmes

    Enfermería

    Universidad Adventista de Centro América 🇨🇷 Alajuela, Costa Rica

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  18. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Enfermería Pediátrica con énfasis en:Neonatología

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  19. Master

    Maestría Profesional en Enfermería Ginecológica, Obstétrica y Perinatal

    Universidad de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  20. Other programmes

    Enfermería

    Universidad Hispanoamericana 🇨🇷 San José, Costa Rica

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  21. Bachelor

    Enfermería (AGU, ARE, BAR, BAY, GUA, MET, PON, SG) (Bachelor)

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico 🇨🇷 Barrreal, Costa Rica

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Study Nursing in Costa Rica – facts and figures

In Costa Rica, 8 universities and colleges offer 19 Nursing programmes: 4 Bachelor, 8 Master and 0 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Barrreal and Alajuela. Institutions with the widest choice: Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico.

Degrees in Nursing

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Nursing builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Nursing, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Nursing programmes?

The directory lists 19 Nursing programmes at 8 institutions in Costa Rica. Popular cities include San José, San José, Heredia, San Pedro and Barrreal.

How long does it take to study Nursing?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Nursing programmes in Costa Rica?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Universidad Hispanoamericana and Universidad Santa Lucía.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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