Ecuador

Universities in Ecuador

Ecuador has 52 universities and higher education institutions. The oldest institution, Central University of Ecuador, was founded in 1620. Universities are distributed across 23 cities, with the highest concentration in Quito.

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Universities by City

Quito
11 universities
Other
6 universities
Guayaquil
6 universities
Cuenca
4 universities
Loja
2 universities
Quevedo
2 universities
Machala
2 universities
Ibarra
2 universities
Portoviejo
2 universities
Guaranda
1 universities
Puyo
1 universities
Tena
1 universities
Milagro
1 universities
Sucre
1 universities
Rionegro
1 universities

All Universities

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1Armed Forces University - ESPE
2Bolivar State University
3Central University of Ecuador
4Estacion Cientifica Yasuni
5Estatal Amazonica University
6Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales
7Jatun Sacha Foundation
8National University of Loja
9Politecnica Salesiana University
10Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
11Quevedo State Technical University
12Regional College Amazon Ikiam
13State University of Milagro
14Technical University of Machala
15Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
16Universidad Casa Grande
17Universidad Católica de Cuenca
18Universidad Católica de Oriente
19Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
20Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo
21Universidad de las Américas
22Universidad de las Artes
23Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas - ESPE
24Universidad del Azuay
25Universidad Del Pacífico – Ecuador
26Universidad Ecotec
27Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí
28Universidad Estatal de Milagro
29Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
30Universidad Intercultural de las Nacionalidades y Pueblos Indígenas
31Universidad Internacional del Ecuador
32Universidad Internacional SEK
33Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí
34Universidad Laica Vicente Rocafuerte
35Universidad Luis Vargas Torres
36Universidad Metropolitana
37Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo
38Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi
39Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes - UNIANDES
40Universidad San Francisco de Quito
41Universidad Técnica de Ambato
42Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi
43Universidad Técnica del Norte
44Universidad Técnica de Machala
45Universidad Técnica de Manabí
46Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
47Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica
48University of Cuenca
49University of Guayaquil
50University San Gregorio de Portoviejo
51UTE University
52Yachay University for Experimental Technology and Research

Higher Education in Ecuador

Ecuador's higher education system encompasses 52 institutions. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1620. Universities are present in 23 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Ecuador?

Ecuador has 52 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Ecuador?

Central University of Ecuador is among the most notable institutions in Ecuador.

Which city in Ecuador has the most universities?

Quito has the highest concentration of universities in Ecuador.

What is the oldest university in Ecuador?

Central University of Ecuador, founded in 1620, is the oldest higher education institution in Ecuador.