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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

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world rank  3049

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Overview

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, Pichincha, Ecuador. Established in 1946, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior. PUCE provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 79-year-old Ecuadorian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. PUCE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym PUCE
Founded 1946
Motto Seréis mis testigos
You will be my witnesses
Colours Blue and white
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Location

Address Avenida 12 de Octubre 1076 y Roca
Quito
170143 Pichincha
Ecuador
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Phone Number (3) 241 6722
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Fax Number (3) 241 1868
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Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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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 Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador 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 Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's academic range and degree level offering.



Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador.



Pontificia Universidad Católica del 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's International Students Admission International Students

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


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 12 de Octubre 1076 y Roca
Quito



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Size and Profile

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Size and Profile


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Control Type Control Type

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org



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Facilities and Services

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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Library


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Services


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  • Faculty of Architecture, Design and Arts
  • Faculty of Administrative and Accounting Sciences
  • Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Philosophical and Theological Sciences
  • Faculty of Human Sciences
  • Faculty of Education Sciences
  • Faculty of Communication, Linguistics and Literature
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Jurisprudence
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • School of Bioanalysis
  • School of Social Work

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Memberships and Affiliations

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontificia Universidad Católica del 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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador public or private?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador profit or non-profit?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in terms of enrollment?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in terms of academic staff?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador a coeducational institution?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador use?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador admit international students?

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

What is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador PUCE?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador PUCE located?

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is located in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. Address: Avenida 12 de Octubre 1076 y Roca.

Is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador PUCE accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is accredited by Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (since ).

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador have a university library?

Yes

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador offer career services?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador have an institutional hospital?

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