Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE)

The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) is a Pontifical Catholic university founded in 1946 in Quito, Ecuador.The principal campus of the University is in Quito. Other campuses are in Ambato, Esmeraldas, Ibarra, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, and a regional campus in the province of Manabí. The campus in Cuenca later became the Universidad del Azuay. All branches follow the National System PUCE.

About Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE)

The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) is a Pontifical Catholic university founded in 1946 in Quito, Ecuador.The principal campus of the University is in Quito. Other campuses are in Ambato, Esmeraldas, Ibarra, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, and a regional campus in the province of Manabí. The campus in Cuenca later became the Universidad del Azuay. All branches follow the National System PUCE.

University information

Total students

25,746

UG students

NA

PG students

NA

International students

408

UG students

NA

PG students

NA

Total faculty staff

1,769

Domestic staff

90%

Int'l staff

10%

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE) is one of the top private universities in , . It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2026.