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Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

country rank  18
world rank  3433

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Overview

Founded in 1946, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador) 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. 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), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) 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 77-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUCE 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Avenida 12 de Octubre 1076 y Roca
Quito
170143 Pichincha
Ecuador
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Phone Number +593 (3) 241 6722
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Fax Number +593 (3) 241 1868

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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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador'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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's academic range and degree level offering.



Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador'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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)		 5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's admission information.

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador has more than 200 international students.

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 12 de Octubre 1076 y Roca
Quito



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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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Control Type Control Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador is a private higher education institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador is a non-profit higher education institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Jesuit - www.jesuit.org).


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's main facilities:


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Library


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador'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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's main services:


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador'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.

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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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.


Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior del Ecuador


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL)
  • Organización de Universidades Católicas de América Latina y el Caribe (ODUCAL)

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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador '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

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Facebook page Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Twitter page Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's YouTube channel Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Instagram page Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

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Feedback, Errors and Update

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