San Buena Summer School - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad San Buenaventura - Bogota |
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| Program C and Virtual Program Status | Open | |
| Program Information | Program Name | San Buena Summer School |
| Program Type |
Program C
Type: Short-term program |
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| Program Description | The San Buena International Summer School 2026, organized by the University of San Buenaventura Bogotá in collaboration with the Central University of Costa Rica and Café Villa Real, presents the course “Circular Coffee: Innovation and Green Entrepreneurship.” From June 1 to 6, participants will experience a program that combines on-campus sessions with an immersive visit to a coffee farm in Curití, Santander. Throughout the course, they will explore how coffee residues—especially the coffee pulp—can be transformed into sustainable opportunities, gain firsthand knowledge of the coffee process from harvest to professional cupping, and work on topics such as circular economy, sustainability, and green entrepreneurship. The program includes lodging, partial meals, and a certificate of participation. El San Buena International Summer School 2026, organizado por la Universidad de San Buenaventura Bogotá en colaboración con la Universidad Central de Costa Rica y Café Villa Real, presenta el curso “Café Circular: Innovación y Emprendimiento Verde”. Del 1 al 6 de junio, los participantes vivirán una experiencia que combina sesiones presenciales en campus y una inmersión en una finca cafetera en Curití, Santander. Durante el programa, explorarán cómo transformar los residuos del café —especialmente la pulpa— en oportunidades sostenibles, conocerán de primera mano el proceso del café desde la cosecha hasta la cata profesional y trabajarán conceptos de economía circular, sostenibilidad y emprendimiento verde. El plan incluye alojamiento, alimentación parcial y certificado de participación. | |
| Contact Information | Angie Vanessa Vargas Junco , ori.analista@usbbog.edu.co | |
| Teaching Language | not applicable | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate or Graduate | |
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | No |
| English Language Requirements: Other | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | Español | |
| Academic Field | Agriculture, Business, Hospitality and Tourism | |
| Facilities and Resources | Universidad de San Buenaventura, sede Bogotá y Finca La Cascada (Santander) | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $500.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $100.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $0.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $0.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $450.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $200.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $0.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | Recorrido guiado por una finca cafetera real en Curití. Observación del proceso completo: cosecha, despulpado, fermentación, secado y trilla. Expectativas del curso Participación activa en talleres y actividades prácticas. Colaboración con compañeros en ejercicios de innovación. Apertura para reflexionar sobre sostenibilidad, circularidad y emprendimiento verde. Sesión de cata profesional para conocer fragancias, acidez, dulzor y características sensoriales. Contacto directo con productores locales y su realidad agrícola. | |
| Supplementary Links | Website | Link |
| registration link | Link | |
| WhatsApp chat link | Link | |
| Program C Information | Notification of Acceptance Date | 21/May/2026 |
| Application Opens | 24/Feb/2026 | |
| Application Closes | 14/May/2026 | |
| Program Start Date | 01/Jun/2026 | |
| Program End Date | 06/Jun/2026 | |
| Credit/No Credit | Credit | |
| Number of Credits for Program |
2 UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Participants | 20 | |
| Housing Type | apartments near the university | |
| Visa Process | not applicable | |