Costa Rica's education system is ranked 54th in the "Global Competitiveness Report 2013–14", and is described as of "high quality".
The uniform is obligatory, in order to reduce social and economic distinctions.
Specializations can be academic or technical (agricultural, industrial, commercial, secretarial, accounting, crafts, family and social education).
[10] The third cycle ends with the "Bachillerato", granting access to higher Education.
By Costa Rican law, two different public universities may not offer the same degree program.