Central University of Ecuador, Quito: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2583 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #162 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #6 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #4 of 17 | In Quito |
| #993 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uce.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Central University of Ecuador, Quito 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
Central University of Ecuador, Quito has published 6,967 scientific papers with 40,842 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Pathology, and Engineering.
Central University of Ecuador, Quito majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 35 |
| 1994 | 7 | 35 |
| 1995 | 8 | 37 |
| 1996 | 8 | 42 |
| 1997 | 12 | 64 |
| 1998 | 9 | 58 |
| 1999 | 10 | 76 |
| 2000 | 5 | 100 |
| 2001 | 8 | 133 |
| 2002 | 10 | 125 |
| 2003 | 15 | 199 |
| 2004 | 11 | 202 |
| 2005 | 9 | 260 |
| 2006 | 13 | 290 |
| 2007 | 10 | 257 |
| 2008 | 19 | 324 |
| 2009 | 20 | 402 |
| 2010 | 25 | 392 |
| 2011 | 33 | 395 |
| 2012 | 26 | 426 |
| 2013 | 52 | 465 |
| 2014 | 117 | 599 |
| 2015 | 177 | 773 |
| 2016 | 282 | 1012 |
| 2017 | 914 | 1147 |
| 2018 | 509 | 1324 |
| 2019 | 568 | 2118 |
| 2020 | 655 | 3330 |
| 2021 | 769 | 4345 |
| 2022 | 736 | 4900 |
| 2023 | 778 | 5854 |
| 2024 | 663 | 6047 |
| 2025 | 398 | 5648 |
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 Central University of Ecuador, Quito.
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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licenciatura | Administration, Banking, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, International Law, Journalism, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Science Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Professional Title | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Law, Midwifery, Mining Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Public Administration, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
| Especialista | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Maestría | Art Management, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design, Economics, Fine Arts, Food Science, Geology, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Performing Arts, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Science Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Technology Education, Veterinary Science |
Central University of Ecuador, Quito alumni
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Lenín Moreno
- Enrolled in the Central University of Ecuador, Quito
- Graduated with licentiate in public administration
- Occupations
- writerbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Lenín Voltaire Moreno Garcés is an Ecuadorian politician who served as the 46th president of Ecuador from 2017 to 2021. He was also vice president from 2007 to 2013, serving under President Rafael Correa.
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José María Velasco Ibarra
- Occupations
- presidentprofessorpolitician
- Biography
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José María Velasco Ibarra was an Ecuadorian politician. He became president of Ecuador five non-consecutive times from 1934 to 1972. Only in 1952–1956 did he complete a full term. In his four other terms, he was removed by military force, and several times he was installed as president through a military coup.
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Rodrigo Borja Cevallos
- Enrolled in the Central University of Ecuador, Quito
- Graduated with Juris Doctor in political science
- Occupations
- university teacherlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Rodrigo Borja Cevallos was an Ecuadorian politician, jurist, and academic who served as president of Ecuador from 1988 to 1992. He was also a descendant of the House of Borgia.
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Matilde Hidalgo
- Occupations
- politiciansuffragetteactivistphysicianpoet
- Biography
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Matilde Hidalgo Navarro de Procel was an Ecuadorian physician, poet, and activist. Hidalgo was the first woman to exercise the right to vote in Latin America, and also the first to receive a Doctorate in Medicine. Hidalgo fought for the recognition of women's rights and is one of the most important women in Ecuadorian history. In 1973 she was paralyzed by a stroke, and she died in Guayaquil on February 20, 1974.
Central University of Ecuador, Quito faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Tourism |
| Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning | Architecture, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Arts | Art History, Ceramic Art, Dance, Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Photography, Sculpture, Theatre |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology |
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Finance, Statistics |
| Faculty : Engineering and Applied Science | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Design, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Geology, Mining, Petroleum and Environmental Engineering | Environmental Engineering, Geology, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Human and Social Sciences | Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| Faculty : Law, Poltical and Social Sciences | Criminology, Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics |
| Faculty : Philosophy, Letters and Education | Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physical Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Physical Education | Physical Education |
| Faculty : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Psychology |
| Faculty : Rehabilitation and Therapy | Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Science | Mathematics |
| Faculty : Social Communication | Communication Studies, Tourism |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | UCE Universidad Central del Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1826 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
| Motto | Omnium Potentior est Sapientia The Strength of Wisdom |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ciudadela Universitaria Avenida América entre Gilberto Gatto Sobral y Bolivia Quito, Pichincha Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,763,000 |