National University of Costa Rica in Heredia is one of five public universities in the country. In Spanish, it is called Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica. Over 12,000 students study at its main campus. In addition to undergraduate programs, it offers 16 Masters of Art degrees and is strong in ecology and education related coursework.
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