Seven decades of tropical science: CATIE's international research campus in Turrialba trains forest and biodiversity specialists from across Latin America, with living laboratories from cloud forest to cacao plantations.
Key facts
Duration
18 months
Language
Spanish
Format
Full-time
Tuition
19,000 USD total
Intake
March 2027 (classes start 2 March 2027; cohort ends September 2028)
Application deadline
Enrolment fee due 20 February 2027; no separate application deadline is published — apply through catie.cr well before then
USD 19,000 total for the March 2027 – September 2028 cohort (18 months), payable quarterly, half-yearly or annually; scholarships of up to 15% (catie.cr, checked Sep 2026). CATIE also offers international masters in tropical agroforestry and watershed management.
Curriculum modules
Manejo de bosques tropicales — Tropical forest management science.
Conservación de biodiversidad — Biodiversity conservation in production landscapes.
Tesis de investigación — Field-based research thesis.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Spanish proficiency (programme taught in Spanish)
Research interests aligned with CATIE's programme lines
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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