Founded in 1867, Universidad de Cuenca (University of Cuenca) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cuenca (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Azuay. Officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador (Council for Quality Assurance of Higher Education of Ecuador), Universidad de Cuenca (UCUENCA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad de Cuenca (UCUENCA) 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 156 years old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCUENCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidad de Cuenca |
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Name | University of Cuenca |
Acronym | UCUENCA |
Founded | 1867 |
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Address | Avenida 12 de Abril s/n y Agustin Cueva Cuenca 101168 Azuay Ecuador |
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Tel | +593 (7) 283 1688 |
Fax | +593 (7) 283 5197 |
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degrees |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
International students |
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
Admission Rate | 50-60% |
Admission Office | Avenida 12 de Abril s/n y Agustin Cueva Cuenca 101168 (7) 283 1688 |
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Student Enrollment | 10,000-14,999 |
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Academic Staff | 900-999 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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