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CIEE Open Campus Block Program in Monteverde (Outgoing Program) Print 
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Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: Freshman, Junior, Senior, Sophomore Program Type: study abroad
Program: Affiliate GPA Requirement: 2.5
Housing: Homestay Fields of Study: Adolescent & Youth Development, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Ecology & Systematics, Economics, Environmental Science, General Health Studies, Geography, Geology, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematical Statistics, Physics
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
Program Description:

Open Campus Block

MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA

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Program Overview

Monteverde has been at the forefront of field study in environmental protection since the 1960s, when it began attracting scientists to marvel at its biodiversity. As a result, Monteverde is the ideal place to study ecology, conservation, sustainability, and agriculture, and explore ways to protect its future, live more sustainably, and educate others to do the same.

Unique Experiences

LEARN FROM COSTA RICAN FARMERS

who maintain crops, improve their soils, and have high productivity with natural and climate-smart practices

LIVE IN A RURAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

surrounded by a tropical cloud forest and friendly Costa Ricans

SEE CLOSE UP

how alternative energy makes Costa Rica largely independent of fossil fuels

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Excursions & Activities

  • Get to know biodiversity firsthand, and learn why it is so valuable for human societies
  • Learn about renewable energy, alternative agriculture, ecotourism, and other sustainable economic activities
  • Visit reserves, farms, urban centers, or remote communities to explore the biological and cultural diversity of Costa Rica

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • All meals are included.
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Two- day orientation - an introduction to Costa Rican culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city.
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.