The Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, also known as the ITCR or TEC, is a public educational institute located 15 miles east of San José, the capital of the country. Created in 1971, TEC offers both undergraduate and graduate studies in a wide range of fields, including engineering (construction, industrial production, electronics, industrial maintenance), computer science and business management. The exchange program, however, is geared for MSSU environmental health students.