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Universidad San Francisco de Quito

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Overview

Universidad San Francisco de Quito (San Francisco de Quito University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. This institution also has a branch campus in Cumbaya. Founded in 1988, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior. USFQ provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas 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 38-year-old Ecuadorian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 50-59%. This places it among an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. USFQ also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad San Francisco de Quito' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) San Francisco de Quito University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym USFQ
Founded 1988
Motto Studium, Progressus, Labor
Study, Progress, Work
Colours Red
Mascot Dragon

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Location

Address Diego de Robles y Pampite, Cumbayá
Quito
170901 Pichincha
Ecuador
Universidad San Francisco de Quito's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad San Francisco de Quito Phone Number (2) 297 1700
Universidad San Francisco de Quito Fax Number (2) 289 0070
Other locations Cumbaya

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San Francisco de Quito University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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

1995


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad San Francisco de Quito's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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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 San Francisco de Quito 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 San Francisco de Quito Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidad San Francisco de Quito Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad San Francisco de Quito Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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 San Francisco de Quito.



Universidad San Francisco de Quito: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 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 Universidad San Francisco de Quito Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad San Francisco de Quito website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad San Francisco de Quito has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, 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


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Universidad San Francisco de Quito has more than 500 international students.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Admission Office Admission Office

Diego de Robles y Pampite, Cumbayá
Quito 170901
(2) 2971 821
(2) 2971 824

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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 San Francisco de Quito's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad San Francisco de Quito Size and Profile


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad San Francisco de Quito has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Control Type Control Type

Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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 San Francisco de Quito's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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 San Francisco de Quito's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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.


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad San Francisco de Quito is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad San Francisco de Quito Facilities


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Library


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad San Francisco de Quito Services


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universidad San Francisco de Quito's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universidad San Francisco de Quito Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad San Francisco de Quito consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad San Francisco de Quito
  • College of Administration for Development
  • College of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
  • College of Architecture and Interior Design
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Biological and Environmental Sciences
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Sciences and Engineering - El Politécnico
  • College of Communication and Contemporary Arts
  • College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Tourism
  • College of Jurisprudence
  • College of Postgraduates Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad San Francisco de Quito Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad San Francisco de Quito's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación Latinoamericana de Población (ALAP)
  • Institut Paul Bocuse Worldwide Alliance (IPB-WA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad San Francisco de Quito public or private?

Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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 San Francisco de Quito profit or non-profit?

Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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 San Francisco de Quito in terms of enrollment?

Universidad San Francisco de Quito has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad San Francisco de Quito in terms of academic staff?

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.

Is Universidad San Francisco de Quito a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidad San Francisco de Quito use?

Universidad San Francisco de Quito 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 Universidad San Francisco de Quito affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito admit international students?

Yes. Universidad San Francisco de Quito has more than 500 international students.

What is Universidad San Francisco de Quito's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad San Francisco de Quito's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ located?

Universidad San Francisco de Quito is located in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. Address: Diego de Robles y Pampite, Cumbayá.

Is Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad San Francisco de Quito is accredited by Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (since 1995).

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito offer career services?

Yes

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidad San Francisco de Quito have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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