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Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Universidad San Francisco de Quito offers liberal arts education and describes its research and community engagement.
About Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is a private university in Ecuador that bases its undergraduate education on the liberal arts. Its stated aim is to develop critical reasoning, curiosity, and creativity across disciplines. Its homepage lists undergraduate programs such as Business Administration, Digital Animation, Anthropology, and Architecture, including Business Administration offered in San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz in the Galápagos.
The site describes a Cumbayá campus in Quito, research sites in the Galápagos, the Amazon (Tiputini), and the Andes (Tandayapa), and international options such as a semester abroad, double degrees, and a Valencia hub. The homepage reports that USFQ ranks first in Ecuador and in the top 30 in Latin America and the Caribbean in the QS 2027 rankings. It also reports 86% employability one year after graduation, 60% of students with scholarships or financial aid, over 200 international agreements, and more than 32,000 active alumni. These figures are the university's own published claims and were not independently verified here.
Key features
- Liberal arts undergraduate education focused on critical thinking, ethics, and creativity
- Undergraduate programs including business administration, architecture, anthropology, and digital animation
- Option to study one semester abroad and pursue double degrees
- Over 200 international agreements across America, Europe, and Asia
- Research and teaching sites in the Galápagos, Tiputini Amazon region, and Tandayapa Andes
- Campus in Cumbayá with laboratories, cultural spaces, and student wellbeing services
Best for: Prospective undergraduate students who want a liberal arts education in Ecuador with access to research sites and international exchange options.
Good for
- The homepage reports a first-place ranking in Ecuador in the QS 2027 Latin America and Caribbean rankings.
- The homepage reports that 60% of students receive scholarships or financial assistance.
- The homepage states that international experiences carry the same tuition as study in Ecuador.
Universidad San Francisco de Quito at a glance
- Official website
- usfq.edu.ec
- Category
- Education & Learning › Universities
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- Spanish
- Country
- EC
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Universidad San Francisco de Quito FAQ
Can students study abroad?
The homepage says students can complete one semester abroad, start their studies at the Valencia hub from first year, or add double degrees and international internships through partner programs.
What share of students receive financial support?
The homepage reports that 60% of students have scholarships or financial assistance.
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