University of the Americas Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7723 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #491 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #18 of 59 | In Ecuador |
| #7 of 17 | In Quito |
Quick Review
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.udla.edu.ec
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 65%*
* The University of the Americas 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 | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Americas 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 (USD) | Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6,000 | 2021-2022 |
| Graduate | 8,000 | 2021-2022 |
| Doctorate | 10,000 | 2021-2022 |
The University of the Americas has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cooking and Catering, Dentistry, Economics, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Film, Finance, Food Technology, Graphic Design, Hotel Management, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Medicine, Multimedia, Music, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Sports Management, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Professional Title | Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Law, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Telecommunications Engineering, Veterinary Science |
| Especialista | Anaesthesiology, Dentistry |
| MaestrÃa | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Econometrics, Finance, Food Technology, Health Administration, Information Technology, Law, Management, Marketing, Multimedia, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy |
University of the Americas faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture and Design | Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Communication and Visual Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, Film, Graphic Design, Journalism, Multimedia |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Engineering and Applied Science | Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Nursing, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| School : Gastronomy | Cooking and Catering |
| School : Music | Music |
| School : Political Sciences and International Relations | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| School : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Psychology |
| School : Tourism and Hospitality | Hotel Management, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UDLA Universidad de Las Américas |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Accreditation | The Higher Education Quality Assurance Council (CACES) |
| Motto | El mundo necesita gente que ame lo que hace The world needs people who love what they do |
| Colors | wine red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Av. de los Granados E12-41 y Colimes esq. Quito, Pichincha, 170137 Ecuador |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,011,000 |