COSTA RICA: San Jose

COSTA RICA PRICES & DATES

If you attend a KEI Affiliated university or college, you will receive a $1,000 Affiliate Grant towards a semester, trimester, quarter and academic year program. Note that the $1,000 Affiliate Grant does not apply to summer programs. Read the application deadlines and requirements before starting the application. Dates and fees in italics are tentative and subject to change. Check back periodically for updates. Consult with a KEI Program Manager before purchasing airline tickets.

TermArrival DateDeparture DatePriceApplication Status
Academic Year 2024/25*19 August 202426 April 2025$21,950Closed
Spring Semester 20251 February 202526 April 2025$10,950Closed
Summer 202517 May 202528 June 2025$5,950Apply now
Academic Year 2025/26*23 August 202526 April 2026$21,950Apply now
Fall Semester 202523 August 202515 November 2025$10,950Apply now
Spring Semester 202631 January 202626 April 2026$10,950Apply now
Summer 202620 May 20262 July 2026$5,950Apply now

NOTES:

  • Academic Year program fee does NOT include winter housing since most students return home for the winter break. Students can stay with their host family during winter break at an additional cost of $250 per week. 
  • Optional business courses (offered during the Spring semester only) are charged an additional fee of $1,900 (up to 3 business courses).

Financial aid

KEI offers grants, payment plans and incentives to qualified students. KEI also accepts all forms of federal, state, institutional and external aid that can be used for education abroad. Examples of external aid that are applicable to programs in Costa Rica include:

Visit the Financial Aid & Payments page for more information.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Housing is not included during the winter break for academic year students since most return to the USA for the holidays. KEI can arrange housing in San Jose if requested.