Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2225 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #127 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #2 of 17 | In Quito |
| #549 of 1,014 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 24 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 6,202 scientific papers with 47,540 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 Geology.
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 | 20 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 | 19 |
| 1995 | 9 | 11 |
| 1996 | 6 | 19 |
| 1997 | 4 | 22 |
| 1998 | 5 | 33 |
| 1999 | 5 | 29 |
| 2000 | 13 | 53 |
| 2001 | 9 | 60 |
| 2002 | 23 | 94 |
| 2003 | 19 | 134 |
| 2004 | 13 | 246 |
| 2005 | 48 | 311 |
| 2006 | 48 | 388 |
| 2007 | 56 | 565 |
| 2008 | 57 | 590 |
| 2009 | 69 | 780 |
| 2010 | 136 | 891 |
| 2011 | 70 | 1128 |
| 2012 | 74 | 1262 |
| 2013 | 105 | 1543 |
| 2014 | 103 | 1793 |
| 2015 | 185 | 1932 |
| 2016 | 259 | 2216 |
| 2017 | 378 | 2565 |
| 2018 | 581 | 2829 |
| 2019 | 585 | 3909 |
| 2020 | 832 | 4657 |
| 2021 | 858 | 5798 |
| 2022 | 743 | 5980 |
| 2023 | 759 | 6674 |
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
- lawyercivil servantpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Jorge Jamil Mahuad Witt is an Ecuadorian lawyer, academic and former politician. He was the forty-first president of Ecuador from 10 August 1998 to 21 January 2000.
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Osvaldo Hurtado
- Occupations
- politicianwriterlawyer
- Biography
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Luis Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea is an Ecuadorian author and politician who served as President of Ecuador from May 24, 1981 to August 10, 1984.
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María Fernanda Espinosa
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
- Graduated with Licentiate in linguistics
- Occupations
- poetwriterpoliticiandiplomat
- Biography
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María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés is an Ecuadorian politician and diplomat. She was the President of the United Nations General Assembly for the 73rd session from 2018 to 2019. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Lenín Moreno from May 2017 to June 2018. She also held several other Ministerial posts before, including as Minister of National Defense of from 28 November 2012 to 23 September 2014. She served as the Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations in Geneva from 2008 to 2009 and again from October 2014 to May 2017. Besides her political career she is also a poet and essayist.
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morat
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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.
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 | 2,011,000 |