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San Francisco de Quito University

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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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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

San Francisco de Quito University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

San Francisco de Quito University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

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

Selectivity

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

University Profile

Name (English)
Name San Francisco de Quito University
Colours Red
Mascot Dragon
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Campus Location

Address Diego de Robles y Pampite, Cumbayá
Quito
170901 Pichincha
Ecuador
San Francisco de Quito University Phone Number +593 (2) 297 1700
San Francisco de Quito University Fax Number +593 (2) 289 0070
Other locations Cumbaya

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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 San Francisco de Quito University'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 San Francisco de Quito University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This San Francisco de Quito University'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 San Francisco de Quito University.

San Francisco de Quito University: 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic San Francisco de Quito University's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


San Francisco de Quito University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


San Francisco de Quito University'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.

San Francisco de Quito University's Admission Office Admission Office

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

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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for San Francisco de Quito University.

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

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


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

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


San Francisco de Quito University's Control Type Control Type

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


San Francisco de Quito University's Entity Type Entity Type

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


San Francisco de Quito University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


San Francisco de Quito University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

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


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of San Francisco de Quito University's main facilities:


San Francisco de Quito University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit San Francisco de Quito University's Library


San Francisco de Quito University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


San Francisco de Quito University'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 San Francisco de Quito University's main services:


San Francisco de Quito University'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.

San Francisco de Quito University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

San Francisco de Quito University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


San Francisco de Quito University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

San Francisco de Quito University'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.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


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

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1995


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important San Francisco de Quito University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important San Francisco de Quito University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

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

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the San Francisco de Quito University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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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

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Twitter Twitter

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Free Online Courses

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