Field · Social Sciences · Costa Rica
Social Sciences research in Costa Rica
Universidad de Costa Rica ranks first in Costa Rica for Social Sciences research in 2022-now (#1,545 worldwide), followed by Universidad Independiente and Universidad Nacional.
- Costa Rica's world rank
- #75 of 148 countries, 2022-now
- Works, 2022-now
- 3.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 6.9%
- Ranked institutions
- 11
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Social Sciences in Costa Rica?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad de Costa RicaSan José | #1,545 | 15.6 | 6.3% | 1,048 |
| 2 | Universidad IndependienteSan José | #1,597 | 15.2 | 8.1% | 266 |
| 3 | Universidad NacionalHeredia | #1,678 | 14.6 | 6.9% | 308 |
| 4 | Ministerio de Educación PúblicaSan José | #2,080 | 12.2 | 9.8% | 213 |
| 5 | Distance State UniversitySan Pedro | #2,335 | 10.8 | 7.2% | 202 |
| 6 | Universidad Autónoma de Centro AméricaSan José | #2,708 | 9.1 | 4.9% | 146 |
| 7 | Universidad Autónoma MonterreySan José | #3,338 | 6.7 | 7.6% | 120 |
| 8 | Instituto Interamericano de Derechos HumanosSan José | #3,917 | 4.9 | 6.0% | 80 |
| 9 | University of TourismSan José | #4,295 | 3.8 | 14.7% | 60 |
| 10 | Instituto Tecnológico de Costa RicaCartago | #4,495 | 3.3 | 7.5% | 102 |
| 11 | Universidad de Ciencias MedicasSan José | #4,893 | 2.3 | 3.8% | 67 |
Institutions in Costa Rica above the floor of 40 fractional works in Social Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022-now.
How Costa Rica compares with other countries in Social Sciences