FAQ

To open an account on TTU’s admissions portal and start your application, we recommend you contact a member of our Welcome Team. They will meet with you (virtually or on campus); walk you through what’s needed in your particular situation (including items 2-4 below); and help you cover the university’s $75 application fee.

2. Request your high school transcripts, from ninth grade to last year.
These should be translated into English and uploaded in PDF format.

3. Prove your English proficiency.
If you are a US citizen, please upload a scan of your passport’s bio-data page. If you are not a US citizen, please submit your English proficiency exam scores. We accept TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, Cambridge CPE, CAE, or Duolingo.

4. Submit SAT or ACT scores (optional).
Depending on the major you choose to pursue, we strongly recommend you submit scores. If you’re not sure, get advice from our Admissions Team.

How do I transfer from another college or university?

Fill out the application form. To open an account on TTU’s admissions portal and start your application, we recommend you contact a member of our Recruitment team.

They will:
a. meet with you (virtually or on campus);
b. walk you through what’s needed in your particular situation;
c. help you cover the university’s $75 application fee.
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Request your university transcripts, if you’ve taken more than 12 credits. We would also need your high school diploma (proof of completion). These should be translated into English and uploaded in PDF format.
Prove your English proficiency. If you are a US citizen, please upload a scan of your passport’s bio-data page. If you are not a US citizen, please submit your English proficiency exam scores. We accept TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, Cambridge CPE, Cambridge CAE, or Duolingo.
Submit SAT or ACT scores (depending on your major). We strongly recommend you submit your scores, especially for specific majors. If you’re not sure, get advice from our Recruitment team.

How do I apply from outside Costa Rica?

First, find out whether you need a visa to enter the country. It depends on which country are you from. If you need a visa to enter Costa Rica, get advice in your home country about the recommended process.

To get a Costa Rica student permit (that is, permission to live in CR as a student), the process is the following:

Complete your application for Texas Tech-Costa Rica (described above) and get notice that you’ve been admitted.
Come a virtual meeting with Texas Tech staff. There, we will confirm details about your major and tuition.
Start the process for your student permit.

To come study in Costa Rica, you will need to bring with you the following:

Original police clearance certificate, apostilled
Original birth certificate, apostilled

Please don’t come to Texas Tech-CR without these documents properly apostilled.

What exams are accepted to demonstrate my English proficiency?

You can submit scores from one of the following tests for your TTU application:

TOEFL
IELTS
PTE Academic
Cambridge CPE
Cambridge CAE
Duolingo

How important is it that I know English?

It is essential. All instruction at Texas Tech occurs in English.

Financial Questions

How much does it cost to study at Texas Tech-Costa Rica?

Costs depend on the number of credit hours (or credits) you take in a semester. Each credit is $650 + IVA. A typical course has between 3-5 credits.

When you first enroll, you’re charged a $500 enrollment fee. This is a one-time cost (as long as you remain enrolled).

In addition, students pay insurance ($57) and student services fees ($226) every semester.

Can I apply for a scholarship?

Yes! We offer a variety of scholarships. Depending on what you study, your academic achievement, and your financial need, you may receive scholarship aid toward your bachelor’s degree. To learn more, you can reach out to scholars@edulinksa.com.

Locations

Where is the Costa Rica campus located?

We are located in building 205 of Avenida Escazú, close to the Autopista Próspero Fernández.

Do you have a student dormitory?

Yes. The student housing is about a 10-minute walk from our campus in San Rafael de Escazú. Per month, it costs $550, which includes: the following:

daily breakfast
daily cleaning
weekly laundry
WiFi
air conditioning
hot showers

Can I move to the main campus in Lubbock after starting college in Costa Rica?

Yes, you may enroll at the main campus whenever you wish. You may continue your original major or apply to switch to one of the 100+ majors offered in Lubbock.

We also offer a “Semester-in-Lubbock” program for Costa Rica-based students who want to experience a large U.S. university for a short term.

If I move to the Lubbock, Texas campus, will my costs remain the same?

Studying at our main campus in Lubbock costs around 30% more than at Texas Tech-Costa Rica, for out-of-state tuition. Students should also take into account additional costs for travel and housing.

Can Texas Tech-Costa Rica help me get a job in the United States or another country?

Texas Tech provides support for job-seeking students, including workshops and other tools to help you

Interview for a job
Create an elevator pitch
Improving your time management
Master study techniques
Communicate with clarity and confidence
Create a professional resume

Texas Tech-Costa Rica students can participate in the Work & Study Program or the Internship Program; you can also join the Hire Red Raiders program.

In the end, of course, the university cannot accept responsibility for finding a job for a particular student in any specific country.

Majors, Degrees, & Classes

What majors do you offer?

For the growth of the local and regional economies, we offer degrees in business and STEM, as follows:

Retail Management

Mathematics (2&2)

Electrical Engineering

Restaurant, Hotel, & Institutional Management

Industrial Engineering

Computer Science

Business Management

What degree will I earn?

Graduates from Texas Tech University-Costa Rica earn a North American bachelor’s (baccalaureate) degree, just as if they had completed a four-year degree at the main campus in Texas. Most of our majors lead to a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree, with one exception: the Rawls College of Business delivers the bachelor of business administration (B.B.A.) degree, with a major in Management.

Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Texas Tech University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas Tech University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

How long will it take me to finish a bachelor’s degree?

Full-time students (who successfully complete 32 credit hours per academic year) can expect to graduate in four years. However, each student decides, with input from an academic advisor, which classes and how many credits to take per semester.

For the Electrical Engineering and Mathematics degrees, students carry out the first half of their major (approximately 2 years) in Costa Rica. Then they do the second two years in Lubbock, Texas. That’s why these are called 2&2 majors.

Can I go to classes at night?

We do not currently offer classes at night.

Can I complete a major online/remotely?

You may take some classes remotely, but Texas Tech University is not primarily an online institution. You will usually be expected to attend classes on campus.

Do you offer master’s degrees?

At the moment, Texas Tech-CR exclusively offers undergraduate (bachelor’s) degrees. We do not host any post-baccalaureate programs here in Costa Rica.