Central University of Ecuador, Quito: Statistics

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# 162 of 1,757 In Latin America
# 6 of 59 In Ecuador
# 934 of 14,131 For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
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Acceptance rate

30%

Enrollment

2,128

Languages

Spanish

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Bachelor

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - December; January-March; April-June)
Enrollment2,128

We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Central University of Ecuador, Quito based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Central University of Ecuador, Quito.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Central University of Ecuador, Quito faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Central University of Ecuador, Quito.

Faculty : Administration

Accountancy Business Administration Public Administration

Faculty : Agriculture

Agricultural Engineering Agriculture Agronomy Tourism

Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning

Architecture Town Planning

Faculty : Arts

Art History Ceramic Art Dance Fine Arts Painting and Drawing Performing Arts Photography Sculpture Theatre

Faculty : Biology

Biology

Faculty : Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Faculty : Dentistry

Dentistry

Faculty : Economics

Economics Finance Statistics

Faculty : Engineering and Applied Science

Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Industrial Design Information Technology

Faculty : Geology, Mining, Petroleum and Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering Geology Mining Engineering Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Faculty : Human and Social Sciences

Political Sciences Social Work Sociology

Faculty : Law, Poltical and Social Sciences

Criminology Law Political Sciences

Faculty : Medicine

Medical Technology Medicine Nursing Obstetrics and Gynaecology Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Radiology Speech Therapy and Audiology Statistics

Faculty : Philosophy, Letters and Education

Biology Business Administration Chemistry Linguistics Literature Mathematics Modern Languages Philosophy Physical Education Psychology Social Sciences Teacher Training

Faculty : Physical Education

Physical Education

Faculty : Psychology

Clinical Psychology Psychology

Faculty : Rehabilitation and Therapy

Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Rehabilitation and Therapy Speech Therapy and Audiology

Faculty : Science

Mathematics

Faculty : Social Communication

Communication Studies Tourism

Faculty : Veterinary Science

Veterinary Science Zoology

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Central University of Ecuador, Quito.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Licenciatura

Administration Banking Biology Chemistry Economics Education Educational Psychology Educational Sciences Environmental Studies Finance Fine Arts International Law Journalism Literature Mathematics Mathematics Education Nursing Performing Arts Physical Education Physical Therapy Political Sciences Preschool Education Psychology Science Education Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Statistics Theatre Tourism

Professional Title

Accountancy Agricultural Engineering Architecture Biochemistry Business Administration Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Design Economics Engineering Environmental Engineering Geology Law Midwifery Mining Engineering Nursing Occupational Therapy Public Administration Statistics Veterinary Science

Especialista

Dentistry Medicine

Maestría

Art Management Biology Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Design Economics Fine Arts Food Science Geology Management Mathematics Medicine Performing Arts Physical Therapy Psychology Public Health Science Education Speech Therapy and Audiology Statistics Technology Education Veterinary Science

Research profile

Central University of Ecuador, Quito has published 6,967 scientific papers with 40,842 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Pathology, and Engineering.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,193 / 20,213
Philosophy
4,275 / 9,086
Environmental Science
2,250 / 24,482
Medicine
2,197 / 20,930
Biology
2,179 / 30,054
Political Science
2,022 / 8,634
Geography and Cartography
1,482 / 15,729
Chemistry
1,137 / 16,265
Pathology
1,075 / 12,320
Engineering
1,067 / 11,791
Sociology
1,007 / 9,431
Ecology
934 / 17,942
Genetics
910 / 15,420
Geology
898 / 13,366
Computer Science
892 / 8,946
Law
794 / 6,751
Physics
784 / 8,616
Biochemistry
707 / 11,605
Psychology
687 / 7,155
Paleontology
662 / 9,647
Mathematics
591 / 5,594
History
527 / 6,507
Archaeology
488 / 6,287
Public Health
476 / 7,953
Business
458 / 3,796
Statistics
447 / 5,158
Immunology
446 / 7,576
Organic chemistry
442 / 7,045
Botany
437 / 7,551
Economics
413 / 3,754
Demography
407 / 6,162
Surgery
401 / 3,832
Quantum and Particle physics
369 / 3,611
Linguistics
369 / 2,925
Obstetrics and Gynecology
367 / 1,744
Psychiatry
358 / 5,029
Materials Science
348 / 4,147
Virology
303 / 4,119
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
269 / 1,695
Agricultural Science
240 / 4,984

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

46 Notable alumni

José de Cuero y Caicedo

1. José de Cuero y Caicedo

1735-1815 (aged 80)
Catholic bishop politician
José de Cuero y Caicedo was a bishop and politician who served as President of Ecuador, Vice President of Sovereign Board of Quito, Bishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quito, and Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cuenca.
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Erika Sylva Charvet

2. Erika Sylva Charvet

1951-. (aged 75)
civil servant
Erika Sylva Charvet is an Ecuadorian politician who was Minister of Culture from 21 April 2010 until 9 May 2013.
Sylvia R. Mata

3. Sylvia R. Mata

writer
Sylvia R. Mata is an Ecuadorian social advocate, community leader, economist, and column editor. She is the current President of the League of United Latin American Citizens Queens Council for Arts and Education and the Vice President of the NYS LULAC for women. She is also the founder and Vice President of ArteLatAm; an arts organization with its headquarters in...
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Ximena Bohórquez

4. Ximena Bohórquez

1956-. (aged 70)
physician
Ximena Bohórquez Romero is an Ecuadorian physician and politician of the Patriotic Society Party. She served as the First Lady of Ecuador from January 15, 2003, to April 20, 2005, as the wife of President Lucio Gutiérrez. She was also a member of the National Congress and the Constituent Assembly of 2007.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UCEUniversidad Central del Ecuador
Founded 1826
Motto Omnium Potentior est SapientiaThe Strength of Wisdom
Academic calendar October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June)
Address Ciudadela Universitaria Avenida América entre Gilberto Gatto Sobral y Bolivia Quito, Pichincha Ecuador
City Population 1,763,000
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