San Francisco de Quito University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1799 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #99 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #1 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #1 of 17 | In Quito |
| #942 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.usfq.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination, or foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | August to May |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for San Francisco de Quito University 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
San Francisco de Quito University has published 8,087 scientific papers with 133,861 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Philosophy, and Quantum and Particle physics.
San Francisco de Quito University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 18 |
| 1994 | 0 | 31 |
| 1995 | 3 | 69 |
| 1996 | 4 | 188 |
| 1997 | 6 | 116 |
| 1998 | 3 | 133 |
| 1999 | 6 | 121 |
| 2000 | 55 | 124 |
| 2001 | 35 | 180 |
| 2002 | 42 | 211 |
| 2003 | 30 | 292 |
| 2004 | 31 | 281 |
| 2005 | 47 | 371 |
| 2006 | 55 | 586 |
| 2007 | 65 | 778 |
| 2008 | 74 | 1232 |
| 2009 | 105 | 1216 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1585 |
| 2011 | 95 | 2189 |
| 2012 | 131 | 2708 |
| 2013 | 168 | 2928 |
| 2014 | 165 | 2580 |
| 2015 | 229 | 2963 |
| 2016 | 294 | 3180 |
| 2017 | 457 | 4429 |
| 2018 | 588 | 6395 |
| 2019 | 691 | 8954 |
| 2020 | 728 | 11955 |
| 2021 | 869 | 15430 |
| 2022 | 783 | 14599 |
| 2023 | 845 | 17522 |
| 2024 | 820 | 17426 |
| 2025 | 594 | 15599 |
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 San Francisco de Quito University.
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 | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciatura | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Cooking and Catering, Dietetics, Ecology, Education, Environmental Management, Film, Finance, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Nutrition, Physics, Political Sciences, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Professional Title | Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Dentistry, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Science |
| Especialista | Dentistry, Medical Technology, Medicine, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics |
| Maestría | Banking, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Ecology, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, International Law, Marketing, Microbiology, Physics, Public Health, Real Estate |
| Doctorado | Microbiology |
Notable alumni
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Fausto Miño
- Occupations
- composersinger
- Biography
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Fausto Miño is an Ecuadorian singer and actor, he won the Quinde de Oro Award.
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Sandra Naranjo
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Sandra Naranjo Bautista is an Ecuadorian politician and economist.
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Ana Belén Cordero
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ana Belén Cordero Cuesta is an Ecuadorian politician serving in Ecuador's National Assembly from 2021. She is a member of the Creating Opportunities party.
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Carlos Torres-Machado
- Occupations
- artist
- Biography
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Carlos Torres-Machado is an Ecuadorian visual artist. He is the current President of ArteLatAm, an arts organization dedicated to the support of Latin American visual artists. It has its headquarters in Queens, New York.
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Verónica Espinosa
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Dr María Verónica Espinosa Serrano is an Ecuadorian medical doctor who served as the Minister of Public Health of Ecuador from 2017 to 2019.
San Francisco de Quito University faculties and divisions
| College : Administration and Economics | Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing |
|---|---|
| College : Architecture and Design | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Interior Design |
| College : Biology and Environmental Sciences | Biology, Biotechnology, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Microbiology |
| College : Communication and Contemporary Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, Computer Graphics, Cultural Studies, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Journalism, Media Studies, Multimedia, Photography, Public Relations, Video |
| College : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nutrition, Optometry, Public Health, Veterinary Science |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Music | Music |
| College : Science and Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Systems Analysis |
| College : Social Sciences and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Sociology |
| College : Tourism, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts | Accountancy, Cooking and Catering, Hotel and Restaurant, Management, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | USFQ Universidad San Francisco de Quito |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
| Motto | Studium, Progressus, Labor Study, Progress, Work |
| Colors | red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Diego de Robles y Vía Interoceánica Circulo de Cumbayá Quito, Pichincha Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,763,000 |