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About PUCE
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE) — private non-profit university. It is located in Quito, Ecuador. As an active member of International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la a Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL), Organización de Universidades Católicas de América Latina y el Caribe, PUCE is participating in developing the academic environment.
This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 1501 place among top institutions.
PUCE conducts various scientific activities and is inviting students to join the research.
- Location
- Quito, Ecuador
- Establishment year
- 1946
- Students
- 23,313
- International students
- 233
- Female students
- 57%
- Rating THE
- #1501+
PUCE tuition fees
The academic calendar at PUCE is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 4,999 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 1,000 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
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- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local4,999USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local4,999USD/year
- Foreign8,998USD/year
PUCE campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Quito. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. PUCE regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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