Overview
Founded in 1995, the Universidad de Las Américas (University of the Americas) is a for-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. 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 Las Américas (UDLA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 29-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDLA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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for-profit
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very small-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Las Américas  |
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| Name (English) | University of the Americas |
| Acronym | UDLA |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Motto | El mundo necesita gente que ame lo que hace The world needs people who love what they do |
| Colours | Wine red |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida de los Granados E12-41y Colimes esq. Quito 170125 Pichincha Ecuador |
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+593 (2) 398 1000 ext 2792 |
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+593 (2) 334 3383 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de Las Américas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
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