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Universidad Politécnica Salesiana

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Overview

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Salesian Polytechnic University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the medium city of Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador. This institution also has a branch campus in Guayaquil and Quito. Established in 1994, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior. UPS provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor'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. International applicants are eligible to apply. UPS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Salesian Polytechnic University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UPS
Founded 1994
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Location

Address Apartado 17.12.536, Avenida 12 de Octubre N 24-22 y Wilson
Cuenca
Azuay
Ecuador
Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Phone Number (7) 223 6702
Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Fax Number (7) 223 6896
Other locations Guayaquil and Quito

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Salesian Polytechnic University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 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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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Universidad Politécnica Salesiana: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
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A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 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 Politécnica Salesiana.



Universidad Politécnica Salesiana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
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students		 Not reported Not reported
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Admissions

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Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana '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 Politécnica Salesiana's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Universidad Politécnica Salesiana has more than 200 international students.


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

Size and Profile

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Size and Profile


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 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.


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 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 Politécnica Salesiana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's main campus setting is not reported.


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Facilities


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Library


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad Politécnica Salesiana consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
  • Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Human Sciences and Education
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Postgraduate Unit

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Politécnica Salesiana public or private?

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 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 Universidad Politécnica Salesiana profit or non-profit?

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 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 Politécnica Salesiana in terms of enrollment?

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad Politécnica Salesiana in terms of academic staff?

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Universidad Politécnica Salesiana a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana use?

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Universidad Politécnica Salesiana affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana admit international students?

Yes. Universidad Politécnica Salesiana has more than 200 international students.

What is Universidad Politécnica Salesiana's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad Politécnica Salesiana UPS?

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

Where is Universidad Politécnica Salesiana UPS located?

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana is located in Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador. Address: Apartado 17.12.536, Avenida 12 de Octubre N 24-22 y Wilson.

Is Universidad Politécnica Salesiana UPS accredited and legally recognised?

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

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad Politécnica Salesiana have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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