The study of tourism and hospitality can cover the business aspects of both the tourism industry and the hospitality industry. Some programs may focus on international aspects of the industry, which can increase a student’s prospects for career choices.

Costa Rica offers a sponsored and at the same time students-friendly higher learning curriculums. The country has 20 public and 44 private universities with the leading three public universities being University of Costa Rica, The national university and Costa Rican Institute of Technology.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.