The Costa Rica Institute of Technology is a state university. Founded 50 years ago, TEC was created for higher education excellence in the fields of Science, Technology and Engineering, and economic sciences. It currently has 24 undergraduate programs (bachelor's and bachelor's degrees), 12 master's degrees and 3 doctoral programs. TEC has three technological campuses and two academic centers. TEC offers 11 master's degree programs and 3 doctoral programs, some with joint degrees with national and international universities. TEC has 21 accredited degree programs and one Doctorate Program. Additionally, the Institution is accredited by HCERES (High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education- France).
Our University develops research and initiatives in social and economic sectors with an impact mainly on water issues (efficiency in use and consumption, drinking and wastewater treatment, surface water and groundwater pollution) (SDG 6 and 14), sustainable energy and energy efficiency (SDG 7 and 13), production of new materials mainly for medical purposes (SDG 3), sustainable waste management including microplastics (SDG 14 and 15), good practices in agricultural and agro-industrial systems (SDG 2, 12 and 15), cleaner and sustainable production (SDG 9), urban planning, smart cities and sustainable construction (SDG 11).
On the other hand, the Technological Institute of Costa Rica contemplates internal policies to contribute to the development of the country and the region, considering that access to university higher education under principles of equity has a direct impact on poverty eradication (SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10), as well as policies of accreditation of university careers and management (SDG 16), as well as national and international cooperation policies (SDG 17).