University of Cuenca: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2579 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #151 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #1 of 4 | In Cuenca |
| #930 of 2,012 | For Pediatrics |
| Top50% | For 25 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 4,637 scientific papers with 32,089 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Political Science, and Ecology.
University of Cuenca majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 | 18 |
| 2000 | 5 | 35 |
| 2001 | 4 | 29 |
| 2002 | 6 | 50 |
| 2003 | 7 | 62 |
| 2004 | 3 | 72 |
| 2005 | 10 | 84 |
| 2006 | 9 | 139 |
| 2007 | 17 | 140 |
| 2008 | 20 | 147 |
| 2009 | 22 | 216 |
| 2010 | 24 | 298 |
| 2011 | 40 | 292 |
| 2012 | 43 | 355 |
| 2013 | 100 | 520 |
| 2014 | 159 | 718 |
| 2015 | 284 | 994 |
| 2016 | 310 | 1359 |
| 2017 | 428 | 1720 |
| 2018 | 348 | 2245 |
| 2019 | 432 | 2766 |
| 2020 | 506 | 3694 |
| 2021 | 565 | 4526 |
| 2022 | 590 | 5086 |
| 2023 | 620 | 5879 |
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 |
| Professional Title | Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Doctorado | Hydraulic Engineering |
University of Cuenca alumni
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Yaku Pérez
- Enrolled in the University of Cuenca
- Graduated with certification course
- Occupations
- lawyeruniversity teacherpoliticianindigenous leader of the Americasenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Yaku Sacha Pérez Guartambel, often simply known as Yaku Pérez, is an Ecuadorian politician and indigenous rights, human 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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Matilde Hidalgo
- Occupations
- politicianpoetphysicianactivistsuffragette
- Biography
-
Matilde Navarro Hidalgo de Procel was an Ecuadorian physician, poet, and activist. Matilde Hidalgo was the first woman to exercise the right to vote in Ecuador (and Latin America), and also the first to receive a Doctorate in Medicine. Hidalgo fought for the recognition of women's rights and is now known as one of the most important women in Ecuadorian history. At her young age, She mastered reading and writing skills as well as the piano. In 1973 she was paralyzed by a stroke, and she died in Guayaquil on February 20, 1974.
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Rosalía Arteaga Serrano
- Occupations
- politicianwriterlawyer
- 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, 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 : Hospitality | Cooking and Catering, Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism |
| Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences | Development Studies, Family Studies, Gender Studies, Law |
| 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 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Apartado 01-01-168 Avenida 12 de Abril s/n Ciudadela Universitaria Cuenca Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 330,000 |