Founded in 1988, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is the first private university of Ecuador. Has more than 8,500 students and receives 1,000 international students per year. Ranked as #1 University in Ecuador and #57 in Latin America (QS University Rankings). USFQ is the only university in the world with scientific stations in the Amazon Basin and the Galapagos Island.
Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE
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Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here.
Founded in 1988, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is Ecuador’s first private university and a top-ranked institution in Latin America, holding the #1 spot in Ecuador according to the 2023 QS University Rankings. With over 8,500 students, including 1,000 international students annually, USFQ is known for its high academic standards and diverse course offerings, including 80 courses taught in English each semester. It uniquely features scientific stations in the Amazon Basin and the Galapagos Islands, the only university globally with such facilities, supporting a broad spectrum of academic interests and disciplines.
Credit Equivalency: 60 USFQ Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE
Available Courses: Check here.
Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. More information can be found here.
Note: USFQ offers numerous student clubs and activities, including the EcuaBuddies program for cultural exchange and support.
At least two years of college-level Spanish recommended. Spanish language classes are available for international students at all levels.
