University of Guayaquil: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3193 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #227 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #9 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #2 of 11 | In Guayaquil |
| #877 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ug.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 70%*
* The University of Guayaquil is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to January |
Research profile
University of Guayaquil has published 9,555 scientific papers with 26,021 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Computer Science, and Engineering.
University of Guayaquil majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 8 |
| 1994 | 32 | 12 |
| 1995 | 22 | 9 |
| 1996 | 0 | 15 |
| 1997 | 14 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 | 10 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 8 | 14 |
| 2001 | 5 | 28 |
| 2002 | 27 | 24 |
| 2003 | 12 | 34 |
| 2004 | 23 | 38 |
| 2005 | 31 | 66 |
| 2006 | 28 | 85 |
| 2007 | 24 | 104 |
| 2008 | 34 | 121 |
| 2009 | 60 | 160 |
| 2010 | 78 | 188 |
| 2011 | 66 | 266 |
| 2012 | 81 | 326 |
| 2013 | 79 | 316 |
| 2014 | 120 | 349 |
| 2015 | 204 | 444 |
| 2016 | 367 | 488 |
| 2017 | 896 | 638 |
| 2018 | 1038 | 920 |
| 2019 | 820 | 1230 |
| 2020 | 929 | 1792 |
| 2021 | 964 | 2686 |
| 2022 | 1017 | 3570 |
| 2023 | 1103 | 4343 |
| 2024 | 752 | 4471 |
| 2025 | 389 | 3774 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Guayaquil 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 | Annual Tuition (USD) |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 8,000 |
| Dentistry | 6,000 |
| Law | 4,500 |
| Engineering | 3,500 |
| Business Administration | 3,000 |
| Education | 2,500 |
| Psychology | 2,000 |
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 Guayaquil.
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 | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Licenciatura | Architecture, Economics, Education, Health Sciences, Interior Design, Law, Library Science, Nursing, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Professional Title | Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Software Engineering, Veterinary Science |
| Especialista | Medicine |
| Maestría | Agriculture, Architecture, Biology, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Constitutional Law, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Ethics, Food Science, Hygiene, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
University of Guayaquil alumni
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Jaime Roldos Aquilera
- Occupations
- presidentlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Jaime Roldós Aguilera was an Ecuadorian politician who was the 33rd President of Ecuador from August 10, 1979 until his death on May 24, 1981. In his short tenure, he became known for his firm stance on human rights, which led to clashes with other Latin American governments and poor relations with Ronald Reagan's United States administration.
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Abdalá Bucaram Ortiz
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Abdalá Jaime Bucaram Ortiz is an Ecuadorian politician and lawyer who was the 38th president of Ecuador from 1996 until his removal from office in 1997. As president, Bucaram was nicknamed "El Loco Que Ama" ("The Madman Who Loves", a nickname he championed).
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Álvaro Noboa
- Enrolled in the University of Guayaquil
- Graduated with licentiate degree in law
- Occupations
- bankerbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Álvaro Fernando Noboa Pontón is an Ecuadorian businessman and politician. He is the father of the incumbent president, Daniel Noboa.
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Gustavo Noboa
- Enrolled in the University of Guayaquil
- In 1965 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gustavo José Joaquín Noboa Bejarano was an Ecuadorian politician who served as the 42nd president of Ecuador from 22 January 2000 to 15 January 2003. Previously he served as the 42nd vice president under President Jamil Mahuad from 1998 until 2000. From 1983 until 1984, he also was the Governor of the province of Guayas.
University of Guayaquil faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Entomology, Horticulture, Hydraulic Engineering, Meteorology, Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Rural Planning, Soil Conservation, Zoology |
| Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning | Architecture, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences | Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Physics | Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences | Analytical Chemistry, Aquaculture, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Entomology, Forestry, Geology, Hydraulic Engineering, Limnology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mineralogy, Natural Sciences, Paleontology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Tropical Agriculture, Zoology |
| Faculty : Philosophy, Letters and Educational Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Educational Sciences, Library Science, Linguistics, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Physical Education, Sports and Recreation | Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Psychology |
| Faculty : Social Communication | Communication Studies, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Systems Engineering | Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine and Zoology | Medicine, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | UG Universidad de Guayaquil |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Cdla. Universitaria Av. Delta y Av. Kennedy Guayaquil, Guayas Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,650,000 |