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About UTPL

Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL) — private university. It is located in Loja, Ecuador. The higher education institution is among the youngest in the country. As an active member of International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI), Red Iberoamericana para la Acreditación de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (RIACES), Asociación Iberoamericana de Educación Superior a Distancia (AIESAD), Consorcio Red de Educación a Distancia (CREAD), Instituto Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Calidad en Educación Superior a Distancia (CALED), European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU), American Association for Higher Education (AAHE), Asociación de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe para la Integración (Aualcpi), Asociación de Universidades Iberoamericanas de Postgrado (AUIPI), Asociación Universitaria y Politécnica de Educación Continua y a Distancia del Ecuador (AUPECADE), Asociación de Universidades del Sur de Ecuador y Norte del Perú (AUSENP), Corporación Ecuatoriana de Universidades Particulares (CEUPA), Colegio de las Américas (COLAM), Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), UTPL is participating in developing the academic environment.

The university is among the top-1460 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking.

UTPL does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.

LocationLoja, Ecuador
Establishment year1971
Students55,205
Acceptance rate70%
Rating QS#1464
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UTPL tuition fees

The academic calendar at UTPL is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at UTPL start from 1,000 USD. International students pay a minimum of 2,499 USD per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendarSemesters
BachelorLocal1,000USD/yearForeign2,499USD/year
Master2,499USD/year

Study programs at UTPL

Applied Sciences & Professions
Bachelor of Food Science
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
ScholarshipsYes
Medicine
Bachelor of Nursing
Study degreeBSN
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Medicine
ScholarshipsYes
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
ScholarshipsYes
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Finance
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Gastronomy
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Public Administration
Study degreeBPAdm
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Computing
Study degreeBComp
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Computer Science & IT
ScholarshipsYes
Social Sciences & Management
Bachelor of Communication
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Law
Study degreeLLB
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Geology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Logistics and Transportation
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
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Education & Training
Bachelor of Basic Education
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Education & Training
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Chemistry and Biology Pedagogy
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Education & Training
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Initial Education
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Education & Training
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Language and Literature Pedagogy
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Education & Training
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Pedagogy of Mathematics and Physics
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Education & Training
ScholarshipsYes
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Agriculture & Forestry
Bachelor of Agribusiness
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
ScholarshipsYes
Other
Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Agricultural
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Architecture
Study degreeBArch
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Biochemistry and Pharmacy
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Biology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
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Other programs
Arts & Humanities
Master in Territorial Planning
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
Social Sciences & Management
Master in Local Development in Public Policies
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
Master in Political Science with a major in Public Policy
Study modeOnline
Study formFull-time
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
Economics & Business Management
Master in Business Administration in Innovation (Distance)
Study degreeMBA
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Master in Finance
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Engineering & Technology
Master in Energy Systems Management in Buildings
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
Agriculture & Forestry
Master in Agricultural Biotechnology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Agriculture & Forestry
ScholarshipsYes
Other
Master in Biological Analysis and Laboratory Diagnosis
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Master in Business Administration in Innovation
Study degreeMBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Master in Clinical Psychology in Health Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Master in Communication Research and Digital Culture
Study modeOnline
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
Master in Governance with a major in Sustainable Development
Study modeBlended
Study formFull-time
ScholarshipsYes
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Admission to UTPL

  • Bachelor. Admission to undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations.
  • Master. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UTPL.

UTPL campus

The campus of UTPL is located in Loja. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. UTPL accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.

Campus TypeUrban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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