Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil: Statistics

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#4281 of 14,131 In the World
#294 of 1,756 In Latin America
#10 of 59 In Ecuador
#3 of 11 In Guayaquil
#722 of 2,294 For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
70%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.ucsg.edu.ec
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato), or recognized foreign equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMay to February (May - September; October-February)

We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil 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.

Research profile

Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil has published 2,213 scientific papers with 10,654 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Pathology, Psychology, Computer Science, and Genetics.

Publications
2,213
Citations
10,654

Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,661 / 5,074
Philosophy
1,317 / 1,561
Medicine
1,038 / 8,733
Biology
760 / 8,439
Political Science
667 / 2,323
Environmental Science
531 / 3,305
Pathology
484 / 6,359
Psychology
418 / 4,471
Computer Science
412 / 3,311
Genetics
409 / 6,610
Geography and Cartography
382 / 1,965
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
378 / 2,663
Sociology
364 / 3,065
Chemistry
324 / 4,294
Mathematics
319 / 3,773
Law
310 / 2,133
Engineering
298 / 2,203
Statistics
292 / 3,498
Business
242 / 1,249
Biochemistry
237 / 3,587
Psychiatry
226 / 3,295
Physics
223 / 1,574
Surgery
223 / 1,932
History
189 / 1,087
Ecology
186 / 1,733
Demography
185 / 2,411
Public Health
176 / 1,875
Economics
174 / 1,166
Archaeology
173 / 948
Geology
165 / 1,327
Immunology
159 / 1,268
Social Psychology
143 / 1,513
Quantum and Particle physics
139 / 838
Machine Learning
131 / 1,310
Neuroscience
124 / 1,258
Paleontology
115 / 638
Marketing
114 / 753
Linguistics
111 / 579
Development Studies
110 / 908
Anatomy and Physiology
105 / 1,748

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 2 0
1992 3 1
1993 2 1
1994 2 2
1995 2 7
1996 0 1
1997 2 1
1998 6 2
1999 1 8
2000 0 10
2001 3 9
2002 19 9
2003 12 15
2004 11 23
2005 19 34
2006 31 46
2007 34 86
2008 45 122
2009 35 145
2010 36 213
2011 35 158
2012 66 277
2013 21 332
2014 71 421
2015 75 423
2016 130 420
2017 144 508
2018 194 540
2019 264 733
2020 242 967
2021 245 1317
2022 227 1674
2023 198 1955
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Undergraduate $2,500 USD
Graduate $3,000 USD
Doctorate $4,000 USD

The Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil has on-campus housing.

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 Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics Yes Yes No
Medicine Yes Yes No
Physics Yes Yes No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Licenciatura Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics, Economics, Education, English, Graphic Design, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interior Design, International Business, Law, Literature, Management, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Pedagogy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Systems Analysis, Tourism, Veterinary Science
Professional Title Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine, Telecommunications Engineering
Especialista Dentistry, Medicine
Maestría Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Constitutional Law, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Human Rights, International Business, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Law, Marketing, Notary Studies, Political Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering

Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil alumni

  1. Rafael Correa

    Rafael Correa
    Born in
    Ecuador Flag Ecuador
    Years
    1963-.. (age 61)
    Enrolled in the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil
    In 1987 studied economics
    Occupations
    economistpolitician
    Biography

    Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado is an Ecuadorian politician and economist who served as President of Ecuador from 2007 to 2017. The leader of the PAIS Alliance political movement from its foundation until 2017, Correa is a democratic socialist and his administration focused on the implementation of left-wing policies. Internationally, he served as president pro tempore of the UNASUR.

  2. Jaime Nebot

    Jaime Nebot
    Born in
    Ecuador Flag Ecuador
    Years
    1946-.. (age 78)
    Enrolled in the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil
    Graduated with Licentiate in political science and law
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    Biography

    Jaime José Nebot Saadi is an Ecuadorian lawyer and politician. He formerly served as mayor of Guayaquil, which is Ecuador's largest city. He is affiliated with the Social Christian Party (PSC) and the Madera de Guerrero Civic Movement. Nebot ran twice for president of Ecuador, in 1992 losing against Sixto Duran-Ballén, and in 1996 losing against Abdalá Bucaram.

  3. Gabriela Pazmiño

    Gabriela Pazmiño
    Born in
    Ecuador Flag Ecuador
    Years
    1975-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    hamburgertelevision presenterpoliticianactorentertainer
    Biography

    María Gabriela Pazmiño Pino, nicknamed Gaby, is an Ecuadorian television presenter, cheerleader, dancer, and politician. She is married to Abdalá Bucaram Jr., with whom she has had four children.

  4. Cristina Reyes

    Cristina Reyes
    Born in
    Ecuador Flag Ecuador
    Years
    1981-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    politicianwriterlawyer
    Biography

    Cristina Eugenia Reyes Hidalgo is an Ecuadorian poet, lawyer, and politician. She is currently a member of the National Assembly for the Social Christian Party and part of the Legislative Administration Council., and is currently the President of the Andean Parliament, since July 14, 2023.

All 29 notable alumni

Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil faculties and divisions

Faculty : Architecture and Design Architecture, Graphic Design, Interior Design
Faculty : Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities, Cinema and Television, English, Modern Languages, Multimedia, Music
Faculty : Economics and Business Administration Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, International Business, Management, Tourism
Faculty : Engineering Civil Engineering, Engineering, Systems Analysis
Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences Law, Social Work
Faculty : Medicine Dentistry, Dietetics, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy
Faculty : Philosophy, Literature and Education Clinical Psychology, Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Literature, Pedagogy, Psychology
Faculty : Technology for Development Agricultural Economics, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Veterinary Science
Institute : Tropical Molecular Biology Molecular Biology

General information

Alternative names UCSG
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Founded 1962
Accreditation The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES)
Motto Ciencia y fe
Science and faith
Colors white, yellow, dark red

Location and contacts

Address Av. Carlos Julio Arosemena Km 1/2
Guayaquil, Guayas
Ecuador
City population 2,724,000

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