Your Country/Region Costa Rica


A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from Costa Rica.
With 14,000 students from 100+ countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from Costa Rica. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!
Entry Requirements
General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.
Undergraduate Study
- First Year of Licenciado with an overall grade of 8/10
- Diplomado (2 years) with an overall grade of 8/10 will be considered for 2nd year entry
- Técnico Superior (2 years) with an overall grade of 8/10 will be considered for 2nd year entry
Pre-Masters
- Please contact your International Officer for more information on the Pre-Master's entry requirements for your country.
Postgraduate Study
- Bachiller (4 years)with an overall grade of 9/10
- Licenciado (5 years)with an overall grade of 8/10
English language entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.
Student Societies
Chester Students’ Union has a diverse range of student societies for you to join. Joining these societies are the perfect opportunity to meet new friends from your home country and get involved in lots of cultural activities and events they host throughout the year!