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State University of Santa Elena Peninsula

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world rank  5729

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University Overview

Founded in 1998, Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (State University of Santa Elena Peninsula) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of La Libertad (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Santa Elena. Officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (Council for Quality Assurance of Higher Education), Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena (UPSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPSE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Control Typepublic

Entity

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name (English) State University of Santa Elena Peninsula
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UPSE
Founded 1998
Motto
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University Location

Address Avenida Principal
La Libertad
Santa Elena
Ecuador
State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Phone Number (4) 278 1732
State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Fax Number (4) 278 0019
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Recognition and Accreditation

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula is legally recognized 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

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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 State University of Santa Elena Peninsula 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

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of State University of Santa Elena Peninsula 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 State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's academic range and degree level offering.



State University of Santa Elena Peninsula: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of State University of Santa Elena Peninsula 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 State University of Santa Elena Peninsula.



State University of Santa Elena Peninsula: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Admission Info


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Admission Selection Admission Selection

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


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


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Admission Office Admission Office

Avda. Principal
La Libertad



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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Size and Profile


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Control Type Control Type

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Entity Type Entity Type

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula 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.


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Campus Setting Campus Setting

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula 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.


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Facilities


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Library University Library

Yes Visit State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Library


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Housing University Housing

Not reported


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Services


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


State University of Santa Elena Peninsula's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

State University of Santa Elena Peninsula Affiliations and Memberships

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Free Online Courses

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