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Universidad del Azuay

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world rank  4044

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Overview

Established in 1968, the Universidad del Azuay (University of Azuay) is a non-profit private 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 del Azuay (UDA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad del Azuay (UDA) 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 56-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad del Azuay's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad del Azuay's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad del Azuay' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad del Azuay's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Azuay
Acronym UDA
Founded 1968
Colours Light blue
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Avenida 24 de mayo 7-77
Cuenca
0101981 Azuay
Ecuador
Universidad del Azuay's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad del Azuay Phone Number +593 (7) 288 1333
Universidad del Azuay Fax Number +593 (7) 281 5997

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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 del Azuay'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 del Azuay'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 del Azuay'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 del Azuay.

Universidad del Azuay: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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 del Azuay's admission information.

Universidad del Azuay's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad del Azuay's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad del Azuay a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad del Azuay's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Universidad del Azuay's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad del Azuay's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 24 de mayo 7-77
Cuenca 0101981
(7) 288 1333 ext. 703


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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 del Azuay.

Universidad del Azuay's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad del Azuay has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad del Azuay's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad del Azuay's Control Type Control Type

Universidad del Azuay is a private higher education institution.


Universidad del Azuay's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad del Azuay is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad del Azuay's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad del Azuay's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad del Azuay 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 del Azuay's main facilities:


Universidad del Azuay's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad del Azuay's Library


Universidad del Azuay's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad del Azuay'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 del Azuay's main services:


Universidad del Azuay'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 del Azuay's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad del Azuay's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad del Azuay's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad del Azuay's Career Services Career Services

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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 del Azuay's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad del Azuay 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 del Azuay's Facebook page Universidad del Azuay's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad del Azuay's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad del Azuay's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad del Azuay's YouTube channel Universidad del Azuay's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad del Azuay's Instagram page Universidad del Azuay's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad del Azuay's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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