The University for International Cooperation is an accredited private university in Costa Rica by the Higher Education Council of Private Universities by Article 238-94 second session, on April 21 of 1994. It was created in response to the need for trained professionals with inter and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills, tools and values to lead change processes required under the concepts of sustainability and globalization. UCI has a nationally and internationally renowned both for his academic career as technical assistance to countries; continually receive requests for assistance from governments, state institutions, universities, organizations and private corporations, NGOs and individuals. UCI is always innovating in their work areas, leading processes in Latin America. Mission To train Professional leaders, capable of inducing and drive the required changes in the economic, environmental, socio-cultural and political development of Latin America and the Caribbean countries. Vision The UCI will be a higher education organization leader in Latin America in the fields of research, human resources training and development and integration of the countries of the region.