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Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Guayaquil, EC, Guayaquil Ecuador
# 1401+QS World University Rankings
43Undergraduate programs
49Postgraduate programs
78International students
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About Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil is located at 2°10’53.08” S, 79°54′21.52” W
Our 26 hectares campus in the heart of Guayaquil gives easy access to students from all cardinal points. Inside the campus and in the peripheries there are places such as shops, bookshops, cafeterias, restaurants, banks, gyms and parks that make university life easier.
Guayaquil is a tropical port on the Equatorial Pacific coast. Thanks to its latitude there are only two warm weather seasons making it possible to enjoy outdoor activities and visiting the nearby beaches all year long. On short trips you can also make environment and cultural changes to experience towns and cities in the Andes Mountains.
Ecuador is one of the countries with the highest level of biodiversity on the planet having 6.4% of the world's flora, 1,656 species of birds, 557 amphibians, 450 reptiles, 403 mammals... In addition, 91 different types of ecosystems have been identified, being a paradise with great ecological value.
About Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil is located at 2°10’53.08” S, 79°54′21.52” W
Our 26 hectares campus in the heart of Guayaquil gives easy access to students from all cardinal points. Inside the campus and in the peripheries there are places such as shops, bookshops, cafeterias, restaurants, banks, gyms and parks that make university life easier.
Guayaquil is a tropical port on the Equatorial Pacific coast. Thanks to its latitude there are only two warm weather seasons making it possible to enjoy outdoor activities and visiting the nearby beaches all year long. On short trips you can also make environment and cultural changes to experience towns and cities in the Andes Mountains.
Ecuador is one of the countries with the highest level of biodiversity on the planet having 6.4% of the world's flora, 1,656 species of birds, 557 amphibians, 450 reptiles, 403 mammals... In addition, 91 different types of ecosystems have been identified, being a paradise with great ecological value.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
Faculty of Architecture and Design (8)
Architecture
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Faculty of Arts and Humanities (8)
Digital Animation
Film
Musical Arts
National and Foreign Languages (English)
Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Business Sciences (8)
Accounting and Auditing
Accounting and Auditing - Long Distance Education
Business Administration - Dual
Business Administration - In House
Business Administration - Online
Commerce
Communication
Economics
Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation - Long Distance Education
Foreign Trade
International Business
Marketing
Marketing - Long Distance Education
Tourism
Tourism (long distance education)
Faculty of Engineering (8)
Civil Engineering
Computing
Telecommunications
Faculty of Jurisprudence (8)
Law
Law (Long Distance Education)
Social Work
Social Work (Long Distance Education)
Faculty of Medical Sciences (8)
Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physiotherapy
Faculty of Philosophy (8)
Clinical Psychology
Education
Literature - Online
Organizational Psychology
Faculty of Technical Education for Development (8)
Agricultural
Agroindustry
Electrical Engineering
Veterinary Medicine
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Faculty of Architecture and Design (7)
Master in Architecture (Critical and Advanced Architectural Project)
Master's Degree in Architecture (Landscape Design)
Faculty of Arts and Humanities (7)
Master in International Relations (Negotiation and International Cooperation)
Master in Journalism and Communication Management
Master in Political Management and Governance
Master in Psychoanalysis and Education
Master in Social Work (Labor Social Management)
Master of Education (Educational Inclusion and Diversity)
Specialization in Intervention of Family and Gender Violence with an Eco-Systemic Approach
Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Business Sciences (7)
Master in Accounting and Auditing (Tax Management)
Master in Accounting and Auditing (Tax Management) (Online)
Master in Accounting and Finance
Master in Accounting and Finance (Online)
Master in Business Administration
Master in Business Communication (Digital Communication)
Master in Digital Business Transformation
Master in Finance (Financial Management)
Master in Finance (Stock Market)
Master in Finance and Business Economics
Master in Finance and Taxation
Master in Health Services Management
Master in Health Services Management (Online)
Master in Human Talent Management
Master in International Business
Master in Market Research (Customer Experience)
Master in Marketing (Strategic Management and Brand Management)
Master of Business Administration (MAE)
Master of Commerce (International Logistics Management)
Master of Innovation Management
Master's in Systems Management and Business Technology
Faculty of Engineering (7)
Master in Construction Engineering
Master in Electricity (Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency)
Master of Telecommunications
Faculty of Jurisprudence (7)
Master in Constitutional Law
Master in Law (Banking Law and Stock Market Legislation)
Master in Law (Childhood and Adolescence)
Master in Law (Notarial and Registry Law)
Master in Law (Procedural Law)
Faculty of Medical Sciences (7)
Master in Occupational Health and Safety
Master in Public Administration
Master in Public Health
Specialization in Anesthesiology
Specialization in Endodontics
Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics
Specialization in Orthodontics
Specialization in Palliative Care
Specialization in Pediatric Intensive Care
Specialization in Pediatrics
Faculty of Technical Education for Development (7)
Electronics and Automation
University information
The admission procedure requires:
· Full color copy of ID or passport
· 3 Passport size pictures (5 cmx 5cm)
· High school diploma apostilled in the country where they graduated and validated by the Ministry of Education.
· Copy of behavior certificate provided by school.
· 3 certificates of good reputation.
Universidad Catholica’s tuition has a considerable deduction due to Institutional policies. We manage three scales and international students’ access to the intermediate scale and tuition fees. Academic, sports and cultural scholarships are also available.
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Master
We tribute our motto: “Forming Future Leaders” so our Faculty has honorable and well known professionals from all disciplines and representing the private and public sectors, who have guided their students to pursue ambitious goals such as the Presidency and Vice-presidency of Ecuador and Ministries and Secretaries of State.
We have a fabulous reputation earned after 59 years of institutional life.
45.000 alumni that have stood out in their professional areas and have been highly recognized by the community.
It has a radio and TV station with local, national and global coverage, not only broadcasting but also cable and streaming, which is also a place for students of different schools to do their internships.
It has a community and social service program in which national and international students participate helping poor and extremely poor population.
The university provides its students with technological tools for the development of competent training, which includes research and community engagement.
Other student facilities are:
· General Library
· Reading rooms in each Faculty (8)
· Bamboo information and documentation center
· Professional football field
· Bank agency – ATMs
· Gym
· Bookshop
· Colosseum
· Restaurants and cafeterias in each faculty
· Club and facilities in General Villamil Playas
Student life
There are 3,21% international students in our campus, their favorite activities are attending s porting events, sharing tours to the beaches and Andean cities, and participating in community activities organized by our Pastoral Center.
We offer them a comprehensive intercultural experience by providing host families who receive international students in their homes, giving them the opportunity to live an intercultural experience by sharing their traditions, typical food and communicating in Spanish language.
Our campus offer our international students the following services:
· Medical Dispensary
· Psychology department
· Mediation and legal office
· Dental Clinic
· Endodontic Clinic
· Facilities for students and teaching and working staff
· Vet’s office
· Translation Office
· Student federation building
· Each faculty has facilities for students’ associations (8)
Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil offers 36 undergraduate programs in different fields of knowledge:
· In the Administration field the career programs are: Business Administration, Accounting and Audit, International Business, Marketing, Commerce, Foreign Trade and Entrepreneur and Social innovation.
· In the field of agriculture, forestry, fishing and vet the career programs are: veterinary medicine and farm production.
· In the field of Arts and Humanities the career programs are: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Musical Arts, Cinematography, Digital Animation and Literature.
· In the field of Social Sciences, Journalism, Information and Law the career programs are: Economics, Communication, Organizational Psychology, Social work and Law.
· In the Education field the career programs are: Education and Pedagogy of national and foreign Language – English.
· In the field of Industry, Engineering and Construction the career programs are: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Agroindustry, Electronics and Automation, Telecommunications and Electricity.
· In the field of Health and Wellbeing: Clinical Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Nutrition and Dietetics and Physiotherapy.
· And in the field of Information and Communication Technology Services (TIC) the career programs are: Tourism and Computing.
· Catholic University of Guayaquil has general common subjects that are to be taken by all students. These subjects are: Language and Thinking 1 and 2 which are considered basic for all career programs. They provide students with competences such as: optimal management of academic discourse, relevant reading comprehension, and most of all critical thinking which is the foundation of every student training process.
· Additionally, two levels of Integral Humanism which is essential for the respect to fundamental values such as solidarity, tolerance and integration to the person’s dignity.
· Finally, Contemporary Cultures, Computing Science are also compulsory for all the careers.
In each school there are subjects specifically linked to the field of knowledge they belong to, articulating the curriculum with subjects related to theoretical foundations, praxis, research, learning integration and communication.
The principle of practical training organizations is kept, focused on real and complex issues that our students deal with. Education is based on challenges and current issues which allow them to understand why and what they study for.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil is one of the top private universities in Guayaquil, Ecuador. It is ranked #1401+ in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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