University of Azuay Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #8014 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #551 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #18 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #3 of 4 | In Cuenca |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Enrollment
- 5,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uazuay.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; March-July) |
| Enrollment | 5,500 |
| Full time employee | 350 |
| Student:staff ratio | 16:1 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $1,750 | $6,250 |
| International students | $3,750 | $6,250 |
The University of Azuay has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Biology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Educational Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interior Design, International Studies, Law, Marketing, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Special Education, Theatre, Tourism, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Professional Title | Architecture, Biology, Clinical Psychology, Design, Economics, Engineering, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Law, Medicine |
| Especialista | Higher Education Teacher Training |
| Maestría | Constitutional Law |
Notable alumni
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Jefferson Pérez
- Enrolled in the University of Azuay
- Graduated with master's degree in management and business engineering
- Occupations
- athletebusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Jefferson Leonardo Pérez Quezada is an Ecuadorian retired race walker. He specialized in the 20 km event, in which he won the first two medals his country achieved in the Olympic Games.
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José Serrano
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
José Serrano Salgado is an Ecuadorian politician. He was President of the National Assembly between 14 May 2017 and 9 March 2018. He was Minister of the Interior from 13 May 2011 to 15 November 2016. He previously held other cabinet posts.
General info
| Alternative names | UDA Universidad del Azuay |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
| Colors | light blue |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Avenida 24 de mayo 7-77 Cuenca, Azuay, 0101981 Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 330,000 |
| Phone | +593 (7) 288 1333 |
| Fax | +593 (7) 281 5997 |