Improving Education Through Technology

Imagine a place where rich and poor youths have the same access to world class education. Defense spending is an outmoded practice in their country, which chooses instead to invest in tech-enabled infrastructure and free public education that emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. The place is Costa Rica, and these investments set the stage for great economic success for all of Central America. A key partnership with Texas Tech University brings top-ranked undergraduate degree programs to qualified students who want to work in technology.

Higher Education in the Silicon Valley of Latin America

While Costa Rica is known for its stunning scenery and booming tourism industry, it’s becoming quite clear that more than just sunbathing and rainforest tours are taking place there. The country now attracts major players in the global technology industry to its shores, and it’s fast becoming known as the Silicon Valley of Latin America. Besides offering reliable bandwidth, Costa Rica is home to a pool of skilled, tech-fluent workers, who are sought after by companies that operate in the following sectors:

• Global manufacturing

• Engineering research and development

• Computer hardware production

• Technology services

According to Intel Costa Rica general manager,Vincent Guglielmetti, U.S. technology businesses love Costa Rica’s workers; there just needs to be more of them. In an interview with the Tico Times, he suggested that there is a need to invest in universities for the country. Costa Rica’s investment promotion agency, CINDE, took quick action with a collaboration with Texas Tech University. 

Beginning in the Fall of 2018, Texas Tech will offer undergraduate degree programs in Costa Rica that will help the country to achieve its goal of being the regional hub for technology companies. Texas Tech is already well known as a top-tier, public university that promotes life-changing research initiatives for students and faculty. The school’s newly constructed Costa Rica campus is located in Avenida Escazú, and it's academic programs are designed to prepare the brightest minds in Central America for success in the technological world.

How to Advance Your Career at Texas Tech University - Costa Rica

As a Texas Tech student at the school’s Costa Rica campus, you'll have access to academic and career programs that took the university decades to establish. Texas Tech has partnerships with high-growth companies in the global technology sector that afford invaluable internship options for its student body. These internships often lead to direct employment with established tech giants, or they can prepare you for jobs with some of the industry’s hottest startups. The university’s network of successful alumni and industry partners further broadens job opportunities for graduates who want to use their skills in Central America or anywhere else in the world.

At Texas Tech Costa Rica, you’ll lead classroom discussions and participate in projects that are guided by seasoned faculty members. Classes are conducted in English, and accredited degrees at Texas Tech are ones that are recognized worldwide. You can earn undergraduate degrees in these key STEM areas.

• Computer science

• Electrical engineering

• Industrial engineering

• Mathematics

Want to work in Costa Rica’s thriving tourism and hospitality industry? Check out Texas Tech’s restaurant and hotel management degree program.

Get Started On Your Degree Today

Since campus facilities at Texas Tech University Costa Rica are new and state-of-the-art, you’ll enjoy the true university experience right in the heart of Central America. It all begins with an email or phone call to one of our advisors to get you started with the enrollment process. The rest is up to you.