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Universidad de Cuenca

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world rank  2733

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Overview

Founded in 1867, the 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-sized (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's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 157-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization an 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Cuenca's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Cuenca's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Cuenca' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Cuenca's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Cuenca
Acronym UCUENCA
Founded 1867
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University Location

Address Avenida 12 de Abril s/n y Agustin Cueva
Cuenca
101168 Azuay
Ecuador
Universidad de Cuenca's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Cuenca Phone Number +593 (7) 283 1688
Universidad de Cuenca Fax Number +593 (7) 283 5197

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Cuenca's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Cuenca's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Cuenca's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad de Cuenca.

Universidad de Cuenca: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Cuenca's admission information.

Universidad de Cuenca's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Cuenca's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Cuenca a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Cuenca's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidad de Cuenca's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad de Cuenca's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 12 de Abril s/n y Agustin Cueva
Cuenca 101168
(7) 283 1688


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Cuenca.

Universidad de Cuenca's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Cuenca has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Cuenca's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Cuenca's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Cuenca is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Cuenca's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Cuenca is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Cuenca's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad de Cuenca's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Cuenca does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Cuenca's main facilities:


Universidad de Cuenca's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de Cuenca's Library


Universidad de Cuenca's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Cuenca's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Cuenca's main services:


Universidad de Cuenca's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de Cuenca's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad de Cuenca's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidad de Cuenca's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Cuenca's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Cuenca's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Cuenca is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Cuenca's Facebook page Universidad de Cuenca's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de Cuenca's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de Cuenca's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Cuenca's YouTube channel Universidad de Cuenca's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Cuenca's Instagram page Universidad de Cuenca's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Cuenca's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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