Oregon State University

CIEE: Monteverde, Costa Rica (Tropical Ecology and Conservation Summer Program)

Program Administrator: 
CIEE
Country: 
Costa Rica
Host Institution: 

CIEE study center in Monteverde

Location: 

The CIEE Study Center in Monteverde, Costa Rica is located in a small, friendly, bilingual community surrounded by a cloud forest reserve. The temperature is a comfortable 70° F during the day. Monteverde is free of biting insects and green all year. National Geographic Magazine has recognized Monteverde as one of the ten most beautiful places in the world.

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Duration: 
Summer
Language: 
English
Language: 
Spanish
Class Format: 
Classes Primarily with US Students
Housing: 
Varies
Requirement: 

One semester college-level biology required
One additional semester college-level biology, ecology or environmental science recommended
Some college-level Spanish recommended
2.75 minimum GPA

OSU Study Abroad Program Deadlines

Deadlines for OSU Study Abroad Programs:

  • Summer Programs: March 15
  • Fall, Year-Long Programs: April 15
  • Winter/Spring Semester Programs: October 15
  • Spring Term Programs: November 15

Programs may have alternative deadlines or extend deadlines. Confirm with your program advisor.

Mandatory Application Checklist: 
Program Details: 

Visit the CIEE website

Program Costs: 

Visit the CIEE website

Academic emphasis: 
Biology
Natural Resources


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