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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

country rank  5
world rank  3115

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University Overview

Founded in 1946, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Quito (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pichincha. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador (Council for Quality Assurance of Higher Education of Ecuador), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 73 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.

University Identity

Name
Name Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Acronym PUCE
Founded 1946
Motto Seréis mis testigos
You will be my witnesses
Colours Blue and white

University Location

Address Avenida 12 de Octubre 1076 y Roca
Quito (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000)
Pichincha
Ecuador
T +593 (3) 241 6722
F +593 (3) 241 1868

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not available
Admission Office Avenida 12 de Octubre 1076 y Roca
Quito
+593

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 7,000-7,999
Academic Staff Not reported
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation Christian-Catholic Christian-Catholic Jesuit - www.jesuit.org

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Library
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL)
  • Organización de Universidades Católicas de América Latina y el Caribe (ODUCAL)

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Online Courses

iTunes U

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Open Education Consortium

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Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 May 2020

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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