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Universidad de Guayaquil

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Overview

Universidad de Guayaquil (University of Guayaquil) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador. Founded in 1867, Universidad de Guayaquil (UG) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior. UG provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 159-year-old Ecuadorian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UG also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Guayaquil's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Guayaquil's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Guayaquil' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Guayaquil's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Guayaquil
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UG
Founded 1867
Motto
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Location

Address Ciudadela Universitaria
Guayaquil
Guayas
Ecuador
Universidad de Guayaquil's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad de Guayaquil Phone Number (4) 229 6580
Universidad de Guayaquil Fax Number (4) 228 1559
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Website

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University of Guayaquil's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Guayaquil 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

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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 Universidad de Guayaquil 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

Universidad de Guayaquil Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de Guayaquil 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 Universidad de Guayaquil's academic range and degree level offering.



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidad de Guayaquil Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad de Guayaquil Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de Guayaquil 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 Universidad de Guayaquil.



Universidad de Guayaquil: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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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 Universidad de Guayaquil Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad de Guayaquil website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad de Guayaquil Admission Info


Universidad de Guayaquil's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad de Guayaquil is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad de Guayaquil's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad de Guayaquil has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Guayaquil '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


Universidad de Guayaquil's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Universidad de Guayaquil's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 Universidad de Guayaquil's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad de Guayaquil Size and Profile


Universidad de Guayaquil's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Guayaquil has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad de Guayaquil's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad de Guayaquil's academic staff number is not reported.


Universidad de Guayaquil's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Guayaquil is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad de Guayaquil's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Guayaquil 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.


Universidad de Guayaquil's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad de Guayaquil's main campus setting is not reported.


Universidad de Guayaquil's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad de Guayaquil adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Universidad de Guayaquil's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad de Guayaquil is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad de Guayaquil Facilities


Universidad de Guayaquil's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad de Guayaquil's Library


Universidad de Guayaquil's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Guayaquil's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidad de Guayaquil's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad de Guayaquil Services


Universidad de Guayaquil's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad de Guayaquil's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidad de Guayaquil's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad de Guayaquil's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad de Guayaquil's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Universidad de Guayaquil Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad de Guayaquil Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad de Guayaquil public or private?

Universidad de Guayaquil is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad de Guayaquil profit or non-profit?

Universidad de Guayaquil 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 Universidad de Guayaquil in terms of enrollment?

Universidad de Guayaquil has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad de Guayaquil in terms of academic staff?

Universidad de Guayaquil's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Universidad de Guayaquil a coeducational institution?

Universidad de Guayaquil is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad de Guayaquil use?

Universidad de Guayaquil adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is Universidad de Guayaquil affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad de Guayaquil admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Universidad de Guayaquil's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad de Guayaquil 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad de Guayaquil UG?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad de Guayaquil UG located?

Universidad de Guayaquil is located in Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador. Address: Ciudadela Universitaria.

Is Universidad de Guayaquil UG accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad de Guayaquil is accredited by Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (since ).

Does Universidad de Guayaquil offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Guayaquil offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Guayaquil have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad de Guayaquil provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Guayaquil have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Guayaquil offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Guayaquil offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Guayaquil offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Guayaquil have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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