Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología

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Located in San José, Costa Rica, the Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) is widely recognized as one of the country's leading private universities, particularly renowned for its strength in technology, business administration, and international relations. The institution stands out academically for its 100 percent project-based learning model, meaning students complete practical, real-world assignments rather than traditional exams. For international students, ULACIT offers a welcoming and globally minded environment supported by a dedicated international programs office that facilitates study abroad opportunities, exchanges, and community integration. While the majority of degree instruction is in Spanish, the university frequently hosts visiting international students through specialized English-taught courses and comprehensive Spanish language immersion programs. A truly distinctive characteristic of ULACIT is its status as the only university in Costa Rica rated completely carbon-neutral, reflecting a deep institutional commitment to environmental sustainability that permeates both campus life and coursework.

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The Latin American University of science and Technology-Laureate International Universities (in Spanish: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología) (ULACIT-LIU) was a private university located in Panama City, Panama. Through Resuelto (Legal Order) N°3 del 7 de mayo de 1991, the Ministry of Education of Panama, under supervision of the University of Panama, approved the foundation of ULACIT.

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