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Universidad San Francisco de Quito

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Overview

Established in 1988, the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (San Francisco de Quito University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Quito (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pichincha. This institution also has a branch campus in Cumbaya. 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 San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USFQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad San Francisco de Quito' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) San Francisco de Quito University
Acronym USFQ
Founded 1988
Motto Studium, Progressus, Labor
Study, Progress, Work
Colours Red
Mascot Dragon
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University Location

Address Diego de Robles y Pampite, Cumbayá
Quito
170901 Pichincha
Ecuador
Universidad San Francisco de Quito's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad San Francisco de Quito Phone Number +593 (2) 297 1700
Universidad San Francisco de Quito Fax Number +593 (2) 289 0070
Other locations Cumbaya

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad San Francisco de Quito'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 San Francisco de Quito'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 San Francisco de Quito'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 San Francisco de Quito.

Universidad San Francisco de Quito: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad San Francisco de Quito a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Universidad San Francisco de Quito has more than 500 international students.

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Admission Office Admission Office

Diego de Robles y Pampite, Cumbayá
Quito 170901
(2) 2971 821
(2) 2971 824

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Control Type Control Type

Universidad San Francisco de Quito is a private higher education institution.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad San Francisco de Quito is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad San Francisco de Quito does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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



University Services

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Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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 San Francisco de Quito's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1995


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Asociación Latinoamericana de Población (ALAP)
  • Institut Paul Bocuse Worldwide Alliance (IPB-WA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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