Colleges & Universities in Costa Rica

Universidad Fidélitas

country rank  11
world rank  7090

Publish your
uniRank University Ranking

Overview

Established in 1980, the Universidad Fidélitas (Fidelitas University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of San Pedro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), San Jose. This institution also has a branch campus in Heredia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica (Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica), Universidad Fidélitas (UF) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Costa Rican higher education institution. Universidad Fidélitas (UF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Costa Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Fidélitas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Fidélitas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Fidélitas' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

Universidad Fidélitas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Fidelitas University
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UF
Founded 1980
Motto Universidad Fidélitas
Fidélitas University
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Del Colegio de Ingenieros y Arquitectos en Curridabat, 500 mts al norte y 300 al este
San Pedro
8063-1000 San Jose
Costa Rica
Universidad Fidélitas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Fidélitas Phone Number 2253 0262
Universidad Fidélitas Fax Number 2283 2186
Other locations Heredia

Search Engine

for programs, courses, degrees, tuition fees, admission policy and requirements, acceptance rate, accreditation, facilities, services, affiliations or any other information you want to find and learn about Fidelitas University. Our search engine is powered by Google.

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Fidélitas is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Fidélitas's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

Click here to explore a list of , or if they are not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Fidélitas categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad Fidélitas.



Universidad Fidélitas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

Tip: search for Universidad Fidélitas's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Universidad Fidélitas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidad Fidélitas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universidad Fidélitas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Fidélitas's Admission Office Admission Office

Del Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos en Curridabat, 500 mts al norte y 300 al este
San Pedro 8063-1000
2253 0262
2253 0262

Tip: search for Universidad Fidélitas's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Universidad Fidélitas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidad Fidélitas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Universidad Fidélitas's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Fidélitas's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Fidélitas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Universidad Fidélitas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Universidad Fidélitas's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Fidélitas is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Universidad Fidélitas's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Fidélitas's Library


Universidad Fidélitas's Housing University Housing

Yes


Universidad Fidélitas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Fidélitas's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Universidad Fidélitas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad Fidélitas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Fidélitas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Fidélitas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Fidélitas's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Fidélitas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Fidélitas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Pública, Costa Rica

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1980


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Fidélitas's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Enseñanza Superior Universitaria Privada (CONESUP)
  • Sistema Nacional de Adreditación de la Superior de Costa Rica (SINAES)


Tip: search for Universidad Fidélitas's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Fidélitas's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación de Universidades Privadas de Centroamérica y Panamá (AUPRICA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Universidad Fidélitas's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE UNIVERSITY).



Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Universidad Fidélitas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidad Fidélitas's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Universidad Fidélitas's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Fidélitas's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Fidélitas's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Fidélitas's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Universidad Fidélitas's official TikTok channel


Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

CLAIM / UPDATE UNIVERSITY

Country Featured Universities

Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.

Related Resources

Discover uniRank rankings and reviews of all Universities in Costa Rica

Search for courses, scholarships and much more anywhere in the world with the uniRank's World Universities Search Engine

Read our university guides and articles including:


Explore uniRank reviews and rankings of all Universities in Latin America by country

Discover uniRank's world's largest directories of higher education related organizations and university libraries

Learn definitions, jargon and acronyms with the uniRank's A-Z Higher Education Glossary

Feedback / Error Report

© uniRank since 2005