Latin American University of Science and Technology

Latin American University of Science and Technology which people call ULACIT operates as a top private bilingual university from its main campus in San José Costa Rica. The campus which operates as a contemporary educational center exists within the active financial district of Barrio Tournón. The institution has gained recognition for its unique "Teaching for Understanding" teaching approach which uses project-based learning and critical thinking instead of traditional exam assessment. The university functions as a Central American educational leader which creates an international environment that enables its students and faculty to pursue both worldwide academic excellence and environmental sustainability.

The university establishment began with its official creation in 1987 after the National Council of Private Higher University Education (CONESUP) granted approval to the institution. The university established itself in the late 1980s yet its educational roots extend back to 1936 when an academic school first opened. The institution has become a leader in Costa Rica's private education sector because it established the first fully bilingual university and developed a complete project-based assessment system. The institution has expanded its global influence through multiple international partnerships while maintaining its status as one of the top private universities in the region for more than 15 years.

Latin American University of Science and Technology is ranked as the #4 top university in Costa Rica during 2026. This is the same rank as last year.