Texas Tech University - Costa Rica
A Texas Tech University - Costa Rica é uma instituição de ensino superior de renome mundial que oferece uma gama de programas académicos de alta qualidade num ambiente de imersão na língua inglesa. Os programas estão focados em disciplinas STEM e de gestão, uma vez que estas são áreas de alta demanda na força de trabalho global. Fundado em 2018 sob o prestigiado campus Texas Tech-Lubbock nos Estados Unidos, o nosso campus na Costa Rica está comprometido com a excelência académica, a inovação e o desenvolvimento holístico dos nossos alunos. A TTU ensina o mesmo currículo e concede os mesmos diplomas universitários 100% americanos, credenciados e reconhecidos globalmente, aos graduados na Costa Rica e no Texas
Porquê a Costa Rica
Conhecida pelas suas praias imaculadas e paisagem deslumbrante, a Costa Rica valoriza a paz e a educação acima de tudo. Líder mundial em energias renováveis, a Costa Rica está sempre à procura de formas de promover o progresso social e económico, ao mesmo tempo que diminui o impacto ambiental. Aqui, os sonhos tornam-se realidades e os grandes talentos são reconhecidos. Torne-se um Red Raider e experimente a Costa Rica da melhor maneira possível - como parte de uma família que se orgulha do estilo de vida pura e das suas ricas tradições.
- A Costa Rica é o país nº 1 da América Central para as empresas financeiras em fase de arranque
- A Costa Rica tem mais de 500 empresas de TI
- O sector do turismo representa 13,1% do PIB da Costa Rica
- Durante dois anos consecutivos, a Costa Rica foi considerada o país mais feliz do mundo
Trabalho e estudo
O programa Work & Study da Texas Tech University-Costa Rica permite que os alunos qualificados ganhem experiência que não é ensinada na sala de aula, ao mesmo tempo que ganham um salário competitivo que pode ajudá-los a pagar as suas propinas. Os alunos participantes combinam os seus horários de aulas com até 20 horas de trabalho por semana.
- Ganhe até 3-5 anos de experiência profissional valiosa
- Aplicar os conhecimentos adquiridos na sala de aula a situações profissionais do mundo real
- Enriqueça os seus conhecimentos e crie as bases para uma carreira de sucesso
- Estabelecer contactos com possíveis empregadores após a licenciatura
International Student Requirements
International students have the same application requirements as Costa Rican nationals.
International students who wish to attend an academic program at a university in Costa Rica are required to have a student visa. Texas Tech University-Costa Rica works with Costa Rica Relocation to guide international students in the visa application process.
Application Checklist
Submit Your Application
Complete Texas Tech University's online application, with help from our recruitment staff as needed.
Pay the Application Fee
The nonrefundable application fee is $75.
Share Your Transcripts
Submit original or official copies of high school transcripts and any exit examinations taken in English. These may be sent electronically, but if you are admitted to Texas Tech University-Costa Rica, you must provide OFFICIAL FINAL TRANSCRIPTS upon arrival.
Share Your SAT or ACT Results
(Only required for Engineering and Computer Science) Engineering and Computer Science: Class rank and SAT or ACT scores are required. If you graduate from a U.S.-accredited high school, you must submit the combination of high school class rank and college entrance test scores required for these disciplines.
Note: We will "superscore" your test results. That is, we maximize your ACT or SAT score by using the highest section score from any results you submit.
English Proficiency
- With some exceptions (see below), Texas Tech University-Costa Rica requires students from non-English speaking countries to demonstrate the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language. Students must submit one of the following to show proof of English proficiency:
- Duolingo English Test (online examination) The minimum required Duolingo score is 100. Scores are reported within 48 hours and are valid for two years.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version). The TOEFL score must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS); Texas Tech University's institutional code is B100. TOEFL scores are valid for two years.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) The minimum IELTS score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version; IELTS General Training results are not acceptable. IELTS scores are valid for two years.
- PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) The minimum required PTE Academic score is 60. PTE General and PTE Young Learners results are not acceptable. PTE Academic scores are valid for two years.
- Cambridge CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) The minimum required Cambridge CPE grade is “C”. The Cambridge CPE is valid for life.
- Cambridge CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) The minimum required Cambridge CAE grade is “B”. the Cambridge CAE is valid for life.
You Are Eligible for a Waiver if You
- Achieved a score of 500 on the SAT Writing and Reading sections
- Achieved a score of 21 on the ACT English section
- Received a grade of 4 or better on the IB Diploma in English or a 4 or better on the A-level GCE in English Language (not English as a Second Language, English Literature, etc.); or
- Attended at least two years at a high school with U.S. accreditation.
