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Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA) - Medicine and Surgery

Universidad Internacional de las Américas - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Medicina y Cirugía

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School facts

Official name
Universidad Internacional de las Américas (UIA) - Medicine and Surgery Source: uia.ac.cr · verified October 13, 2026
Local-language name
Universidad Internacional de las Américas - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Medicina y Cirugía
Parent institution
Universidad Internacional de las Américas
Institution type
Medical school
Ownership
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Location
San José, Costa RicaAll schools in Costa Rica Source: uia.ac.cr · verified October 13, 2026
Operational status
Checked October 13, 2026
Official website
uia.ac.cr/oferta-academica/grados/licenciatura/licenciatura-medicina-y-cirugia-

Program page lists the program with 5 years / 15 four-month terms; no dated intake notice found.

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Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the sources below. Last verified October 13, 2026.
  1. https://uia.ac.cr/oferta-academica/grados/licenciatura/licenciatura-medicina-y-cirugia- · School or university website · verified October 13, 2026

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