Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3978 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #286 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #10 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #3 of 11 | In Guayaquil |
| #766 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
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 Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato), or recognized foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | May 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 2,930 scientific papers with 19,543 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Pathology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, and Genetics.
Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 6 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 |
| 2001 | 4 | 11 |
| 2002 | 19 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 | 26 |
| 2004 | 10 | 31 |
| 2005 | 20 | 40 |
| 2006 | 32 | 71 |
| 2007 | 33 | 106 |
| 2008 | 45 | 146 |
| 2009 | 36 | 189 |
| 2010 | 38 | 218 |
| 2011 | 36 | 200 |
| 2012 | 66 | 343 |
| 2013 | 20 | 361 |
| 2014 | 75 | 484 |
| 2015 | 84 | 457 |
| 2016 | 139 | 540 |
| 2017 | 164 | 576 |
| 2018 | 223 | 637 |
| 2019 | 276 | 928 |
| 2020 | 281 | 1223 |
| 2021 | 282 | 1816 |
| 2022 | 285 | 2336 |
| 2023 | 268 | 2908 |
| 2024 | 259 | 3065 |
| 2025 | 220 | 3281 |
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
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Rafael Correa
- Enrolled in the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil
- In 1987 studied economics
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado is an Ecuadorian politician and economist who served as the 45th 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. Since 2017, he has been living with his family in Belgium.
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Jaime Nebot
- Enrolled in the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil
- Graduated with licentiate in law and political science
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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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 Christian Social 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.
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Gabriela Pazmiño
- Occupations
- television presenteractorpoliticianentertainer
- Biography
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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.
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Annabella Azin
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Annabella Emma Azín Arce is an Ecuadorian politician, activist and physician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Ecuador, having been elected in 2025. She is the wife of Álvaro Noboa and the mother of President Daniel Noboa.
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 | 2,650,000 |