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University of the Americas

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world rank  3220

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University Overview

Founded in 1995, Universidad de Las Américas (University of the Americas) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Quito (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pichincha. Officially recognized by the Consejo de Aseguramiento de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (Council for Quality Assurance of Higher Education), Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Ecuadorian higher education institution. Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old Ecuadorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Ecuadorian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDLA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of the Americas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of the Americas's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

University of the Americas' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

University of the Americas's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) University of the Americas
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UDLA
Founded 1995
Motto El mundo necesita gente que ame lo que hace
The world needs people who love what they do
Colours Wine red
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Avenida de los Granados E12-41y Colimes esq.
Quito
170125 Pichincha
Ecuador
University of the Americas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of the Americas Phone Number (2) 398 1000 ext 2792
University of the Americas Fax Number (2) 334 3383
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of the Americas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the Americas 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

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

  • WASC Senior College and University Commission
  • Acreditadora de Chile


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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 University of the Americas 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

University of the Americas Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of the Americas 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 University of the Americas's academic range and degree level offering.



University of the Americas: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of the Americas Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of the Americas Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of the Americas 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 University of the Americas.



University of the Americas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)
International
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of the Americas's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University of the Americas Admission Info


University of the Americas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of the Americas is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of the Americas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of the Americas has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Americas's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least 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


University of the Americas's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of the Americas's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Granados y Colimes esq, UDLA Granados, PB
Quito 170503
23981001


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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 University of the Americas's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of the Americas Size and Profile


University of the Americas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Americas has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


University of the Americas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of the Americas's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


University of the Americas's Control Type Control Type

University of the Americas 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.


University of the Americas's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Americas is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


University of the Americas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of the Americas's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of the Americas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of the Americas 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.


University of the Americas's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of the Americas is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of the Americas Facilities


University of the Americas's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of the Americas's Library


University of the Americas's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of the Americas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of the Americas's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of the Americas Services


University of the Americas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of the Americas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of the Americas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of the Americas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of the Americas's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of the Americas Academic Structure

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of the Americas Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Council of Rectors of Private Universities (CPRES)
  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • Red Duale Hoschschule Latin America
  • Red Telescopi Ecuador
  • Red Ecuatoriana para la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior (REIES)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Las Américas's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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