Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1990 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 117 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 2 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| # 543 of 1,018 | For Entomology |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
2,128
Religion
Christian
Languages
Spanish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or authenticated foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; March-July) |
| Enrollment | 2,128 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
| 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.
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
Faculty : Architecture, Design and Fine Arts
Architecture
Design
Fine Arts
Faculty : Business Administration and Accountancy
Accountancy
Business Administration
Faculty : Communication, Linguistics and Literature
Communication Studies
Journalism
Linguistics
Literature
Modern Languages
Faculty : Economics
Economics
Faculty : Education
Education
Faculty : Engineering
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Systems Analysis
Faculty : Human Sciences
Anthropology
Ecology
Geography
History
Political Sciences
Sociology
Tourism
Faculty : Law
Law
Faculty : Medicine
Medicine
Faculty : Natural and Exact Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
Faculty : Nursing
Nursing
Nutrition
Physical Therapy
Faculty : Philosophy and Theology
Philosophy
Theology
Faculty : Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology
School : Bioanalysis
Histology
Medical Technology
Microbiology
School : Social Work
Social Work
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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Licenciatura
Accountancy
Applied Linguistics
Architecture
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Arts
Design
Economics
Finance
Foreign Languages Education
Geography
Graphic Design
Histology
History
Hotel Management
International Business
Law
Marketing
Medical Technology
Microbiology
Nursing
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Social Work
Sociology
Surgery
Theology
Tourism
Visual Arts
MaestrÃa
Accountancy
Business Administration
Clinical Psychology
Design
Economics
Educational Sciences
English
Information Technology
International Business
Literature
Marketing
Music Education
Philosophy
Physical Education
Public Health
Public Law
Science Education
Social Psychology
Sports
Technology Education
Theology
Research profile
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador has published 8,411 scientific papers with 88,615 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Sociology, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
6,211
/ 48,486
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
4,714
/ 16,633
|
| Environmental Science |
3,297
/ 62,353
|
| Biology |
3,207
/ 73,820
|
| Political Science |
2,848
/ 14,856
|
| Medicine |
2,445
/ 44,286
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,072
/ 36,714
|
| Ecology |
1,851
/ 53,924
|
| Sociology |
1,650
/ 26,058
|
| Chemistry |
1,573
/ 33,454
|
| Computer Science |
1,551
/ 21,746
|
| Geology |
1,510
/ 42,323
|
| Engineering |
1,394
/ 22,582
|
| Genetics |
1,261
/ 30,701
|
| Paleontology |
1,228
/ 35,287
|
| Law |
1,197
/ 11,754
|
| Physics |
1,145
/ 19,260
|
| Psychology |
1,137
/ 10,893
|
| Biochemistry |
1,130
/ 27,576
|
| Pathology |
1,083
/ 22,854
|
| Botany |
1,019
/ 27,737
|
| Mathematics |
963
/ 14,198
|
| Public Health |
788
/ 21,488
|
| History |
777
/ 12,040
|
| Zoology |
750
/ 17,412
|
| Business |
707
/ 11,919
|
| Archaeology |
698
/ 11,717
|
| Demography |
690
/ 20,664
|
| Statistics |
644
/ 12,321
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
639
/ 7,472
|
| Economics |
589
/ 12,386
|
| Linguistics |
564
/ 6,798
|
| Psychiatry |
524
/ 5,986
|
| Organic chemistry |
431
/ 6,845
|
| Immunology |
410
/ 14,874
|
| Materials Science |
406
/ 6,606
|
| Surgery |
393
/ 8,015
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
389
/ 3,709
|
| Art & Design |
388
/ 2,703
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
383
/ 12,179
|
Annual publication & citation counts
30 Notable alumni
1. Roque Sevilla
1947-. (aged 79)
politician
environmentalist
businessperson
hotel owner
economist
Roque Simón Sevilla Larrea is an Ecuadorian economist, businessman, environmentalist and politician. He was the Metropolitan Mayor of Quito between 1998 and 2000. He is President of the "Grupo Futuro" that brings together various companies including tourism, insurance, and the environment.
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2. Guillermo Celi
1976-. (aged 50)
lawyer
politician
Guillermo Alejandro Celi Santos is a doctor of jurisprudence, lawyer, and Ecuadorian politician, known for being the national director of the SUMA Party. On May 17, 2017, he took office as a National Assembly Member after being elected in the 2017 Ecuadorian general election for the SUMA-CREO alliance.
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3. Fander FalconÃ
1962-. (aged 64)
diplomat
economist
politician
Fander Falconà Benitez, is an Ecuadorian economist and politician. He served as Foreign Minister (known in Ecuador as "Chancellor") in the government of President Rafael Correa from December 2008 until his resignation on 13 January 2010 because of the Yasunà oil project.
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4. Juan Ignacio Larrea HolguÃn
1927-2006 (aged 79)
Catholic bishop
lawyer
Catholic priest
Juan Ignacio Larrea HolguÃn, was archbishop of Guayaquil for ten years, and the first member of the prelature of Opus Dei in Ecuador. He was also a distinguished lawyer, frequently consulted about Ecuadorian Civil law and the author of more than 60 books about jurisprudence.
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All 30 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
PUCEPontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
Founded
1946
Motto
Seréis mis testigosYou will be my witnesses
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
September to July (September - February; March-July)
Address
Avenida 12 de Octubre n°1076 y Roca Quito, Pichincha, 17-01-2184 Ecuador
City Population
1,763,000
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