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University of the Americas

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world rank  3222

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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

Control

University of the Americas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of the Americas's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

University of the Americas' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

University of the Americas's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of the Americas
Colours Wine red
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Campus Location

Address Avenida de los Granados E12-41y Colimes esq.
Quito
170125 Pichincha
Ecuador
University of the Americas Phone Number +593 (2) 398 1000 ext 2792
University of the Americas Fax Number +593 (2) 334 3383

University of the Americas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 University of the Americas'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 University of the Americas's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

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 University of the Americas'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 University of the Americas.

University of the Americas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
International
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
over 20,000 US$
(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 University of the Americas's admission information.

University of the Americas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of the Americas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of the Americas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Americas's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


University of the Americas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of the Americas's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Granados y Colimes esq, UDLA Granados, PB
Quito 170503
23981001


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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 University of the Americas.

University of the Americas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Americas has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


University of the Americas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


University of the Americas's Control Type Control Type

University of the Americas is a private higher education institution.


University of the Americas's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Americas is a for-profit higher education institution.


University of the Americas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of the Americas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of the Americas 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 University of the Americas's main facilities:


University of the Americas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of the Americas's Library


University of the Americas's Housing University Housing

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


University of the Americas'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 University of the Americas's main services:


University of the Americas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of the Americas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

University of the Americas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


University of the Americas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of the Americas'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.


University of the Americas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • WASC Senior College and University Commission
  • Acreditadora de Chile


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

  • Council of Rectors of Private Universities (CPRES)
  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • Red Duale Hoschschule Latin America
  • Red Telescopi Ecuador
  • Red Ecuatoriana para la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior (REIES)

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 University of the Americas '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 University of the Americas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of the Americas's Facebook page University of the Americas's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of the Americas's Twitter page University of the Americas's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of the Americas's YouTube channel University of the Americas's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of the Americas's Instagram page University of the Americas's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of the Americas'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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