Overview
Established in 1962, the Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guayaquil (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guayas. 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 Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG) 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 62-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCSG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil  |
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| Name (English) | Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil |
| Acronym | UCSG |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Motto | Ciencia y fe Science and faith |
| Colours | White, yellow and dark red |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Carlos Julio Arosemena Km 1 y 1/2 Guayaquil 090615 Guayas Ecuador |
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+593 (4) 220 6950 |
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+593 (4) 220 6951 ext 3010 |
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