University of Cuenca: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2563 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #151 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #5 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #1 of 4 | In Cuenca |
| #1036 of 2,181 | For Pediatrics |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.ucuenca.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - January; April-July) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Cuenca 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
University of Cuenca has published 5,790 scientific papers with 53,185 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Political Science, and Ecology.
University of Cuenca majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 | 12 |
| 1999 | 7 | 23 |
| 2000 | 6 | 39 |
| 2001 | 4 | 26 |
| 2002 | 7 | 57 |
| 2003 | 6 | 63 |
| 2004 | 4 | 80 |
| 2005 | 15 | 104 |
| 2006 | 15 | 164 |
| 2007 | 17 | 183 |
| 2008 | 18 | 207 |
| 2009 | 26 | 303 |
| 2010 | 28 | 417 |
| 2011 | 43 | 468 |
| 2012 | 40 | 576 |
| 2013 | 109 | 704 |
| 2014 | 173 | 1044 |
| 2015 | 302 | 1335 |
| 2016 | 352 | 1802 |
| 2017 | 505 | 2315 |
| 2018 | 408 | 3003 |
| 2019 | 478 | 3638 |
| 2020 | 564 | 5030 |
| 2021 | 664 | 6434 |
| 2022 | 688 | 7101 |
| 2023 | 750 | 8560 |
| 2024 | 476 | 8871 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Cuenca 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 (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $500 |
| Graduate | $600 |
| Doctorate | $700 |
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 University of Cuenca.
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 | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Cooking and Catering, Design, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Family Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Gender Studies, Graphic Design, Hotel and Restaurant, Interior Design, Literature, Marketing, Medical Technology, Music, Native Language Education, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Radiology, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Professional Title | Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering, Veterinary Science |
| Especialista | Anaesthesiology, Community Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery |
| Maestría | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Anthropology, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Chemical Engineering, Cooking and Catering, Criminal Law, Design, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Epidemiology, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Safety Engineering, Sociology, Sports, Transport Engineering, Veterinary Science, Water Science, Writing |
| Doctorado | Water Science |
University of Cuenca alumni
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Matilde Hidalgo
- Occupations
- activistphysicianpoetpoliticiansuffragette
- Biography
-
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.
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Yaku Pérez
- Enrolled in the University of Cuenca
- Graduated with certification course
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacherlawyerenvironmentalistindigenous leader of the Americas
- Biography
-
Yaku Sacha Pérez Guartambel, often simply known as Yaku Pérez, is an Ecuadorian politician and indigenous rights, human rights, and nature's rights activist, who ran for president of the country in the 2021 presidential elections and came third in the first round. He ran for president again in the 2023 elections.
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Rosalía Arteaga Serrano
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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Rosalía Arteaga Serrano is an Ecuadorian politician who served as the country's first female head of state as acting president for a few days in 1997.
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Diana Atamaint
- Enrolled in the University of Cuenca
- Graduated with undergraduate degree in commercial engineering
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Shiram Diana Atamaint Wamputsar is an Ecuadorian Shuar politician. Previously a member of the National Assembly, in 2018 she became the president of the National Electoral Council.
University of Cuenca faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Engineering, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning | Architecture |
| Faculty : Arts | Art Education, Art History, Dance, Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Sociology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Dietetics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Hospitality | Cooking and Catering, Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences | Development Studies, Family Studies, Gender Studies, Law, Social Work |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Philosophy, Letters and Education | Arts and Humanities, Cinema and Television, Education, Film, Literature, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
General information
| Alternative names | UCUENCA Universidad de Cuenca |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Av. 12 de Abril y Av. Loja Cuenca, Azuay Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 362,000 |