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  • Locations: San Joaquin, Costa Rica
  • Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Academic Programs International (API) 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

  1. If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.00 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior
Language of instruction: English, Spanish Housing options: Home-stay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Environmental studies, Spanish
Program Description:
Experience the World with API
EXPERIENCE API IN

San Joaquín de Flores, Costa Rica 

Sustainability and Environmental Studies in Costa Rica

What’s Included:

API prides itself on including as much as possible in our program fees to make sure that you have a full and rewarding experience abroad. Here’s a quick list of the most common pieces we include in an API program:

  • Pre-departure advising from program experts
  • Tuition and transcripts
  • Housing
  • Excursions/Day trips
  • Medical Insurance
  • Friendly, local API staff in every destination
  • …and so much more!
Experience Costa Rica with API

Explore on Excursions

See More of Costa Rica with API
Get inspired while you’re studying and explore the culture of this destination! Explore historic sites, ecological wonders, and the beautiful countryside. Sample excursions for Costa Rica include:

  • Cartago
  • Volcán Arenal & Fortuna
  • International excursion such as Nicaragua or Panama!

Why Choose API?

Why Choose API in Costa Rica
Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. We strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, work to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.

“API deserves credit for their incredibly well organized excursions. I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to travel with other students in my program to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. My favorite part about this program was the opportunity to immerse myself completely in the culture of Costa Rica. I would definitely recommend this program to any student seeking a truly memorable and meaningful study abroad experience. ”

Lauren B. | API Costa Rica Alum

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This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.