Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2198 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #125 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #2 of 17 | In Quito |
| #541 of 1,032 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.puce.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or authenticated foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; March-July) |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador 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
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador has published 7,993 scientific papers with 75,949 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Sociology, and Chemistry.
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 24 |
| 1993 | 2 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 | 25 |
| 1995 | 9 | 17 |
| 1996 | 6 | 31 |
| 1997 | 7 | 32 |
| 1998 | 6 | 43 |
| 1999 | 4 | 44 |
| 2000 | 15 | 60 |
| 2001 | 9 | 80 |
| 2002 | 27 | 124 |
| 2003 | 21 | 166 |
| 2004 | 18 | 305 |
| 2005 | 51 | 391 |
| 2006 | 53 | 505 |
| 2007 | 59 | 688 |
| 2008 | 63 | 780 |
| 2009 | 88 | 972 |
| 2010 | 146 | 1051 |
| 2011 | 78 | 1374 |
| 2012 | 88 | 1526 |
| 2013 | 127 | 1857 |
| 2014 | 126 | 2102 |
| 2015 | 213 | 2329 |
| 2016 | 317 | 2773 |
| 2017 | 450 | 3221 |
| 2018 | 652 | 3820 |
| 2019 | 669 | 5265 |
| 2020 | 938 | 6956 |
| 2021 | 973 | 8338 |
| 2022 | 890 | 8786 |
| 2023 | 925 | 10784 |
| 2024 | 843 | 10383 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador 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 (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,000 - 8,000 |
| Master's Degree | 6,000 - 10,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | 8,000 - 12,000 |
The Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador has financial aid programs.
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 Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
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 | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Design, Economics, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Graphic Design, Histology, History, Hotel Management, International Business, Law, Marketing, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Sociology, Surgery, Theology, Tourism, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Maestría | Accountancy, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Design, Economics, Educational Sciences, English, Information Technology, International Business, Literature, Marketing, Music Education, Philosophy, Physical Education, Public Health, Public Law, Science Education, Social Psychology, Sports, Technology Education, Theology |
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador alumni
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Jamil Mahuad
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticiancivil servantlawyer
- Biography
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Jorge Jamil Mahuad Witt is an Ecuadorian lawyer, academic and former politician. He was the 41st president of Ecuador from 10 August 1998 to 21 January 2000.
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Osvaldo Hurtado
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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Luis Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea is an Ecuadorian author and politician who served as President of Ecuador from 24 May 1981 to 10 August 1984.
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Fabián Alarcón
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Fabián Ernesto Alarcón Rivera was President of Ecuador from 6 February 1997 to 9 February 1997 and from 11 February 1997 to 10 August 1998.
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María Fernanda Espinosa
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
- Graduated with licentiate in linguistics
- Occupations
- politicianwriterpoetdiplomat
- Biography
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María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés is an Ecuadorian linguist, poet, politician, and diplomat. Currently, is Executive Director of GWL Voices, an NGO dedicated to achieve a gender-equal multilateral system. She served as an advisor on biodiversity and indigenous peoples (1999-2005) and was the regional director for South America (2005-2007) at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Espinosa Garcés was Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs twice, from 2007 to 2008 and then from 2017 to 2018. She also served as ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York (2008-2009) and Geneva (2014-2017), and as Ecuador's Minister of National Defense (2012-2014). In June 2018, she was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session by a two-thirds vote of the member states. Espinosa Garcés became the fourth woman in the seventy-three-year history of the United Nations to be elected President of the General Assembly. Besides her political career, she is also a poet and essayist.
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture, Design and Fine Arts | Architecture, Design, Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration and Accountancy | Accountancy, Business Administration |
| Faculty : Communication, Linguistics and Literature | Communication Studies, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Human Sciences | Anthropology, Ecology, Geography, History, Political Sciences, Sociology, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Natural and Exact Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Nursing | Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Theology | Philosophy, Theology |
| Faculty : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychology |
| School : Bioanalysis | Histology, Medical Technology, Microbiology |
| School : Social Work | Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | PUCE Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
| Motto | Seréis mis testigos You will be my witnesses |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida 12 de Octubre n°1076 y Roca Quito, Pichincha, 17-01-2184 Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,763,000 |