Universities in Cuenca, Ecuador
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Cuenca
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings updated with Politecnica Salesiana University of Ecuador in position 1501.
  • 13 Sep, 2023: Publication of QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean. University of Cuenca with highest ranking among universities in Cuenca ranked #171.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities updated with University of Cuenca ranked highest among 3 listed universities in Cuenca.
  • 03 Jul, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE Young University Rankings. Politecnica Salesiana University of Ecuador achieves position 501.

Rankings of universities in Cuenca, Ecuador 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (371 reviews)
  • #6 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #3694 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 6 more rankings of Politecnica Salesiana University of Ecuador and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (897 reviews)
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  • #18 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #3037 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #2539 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
Show 3 more rankings of University of Cuenca

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (770 reviews)
  • #8 
  • #3843 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #14 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #40 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 2 more rankings of University of Azuay


Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (262 reviews)
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  • #18 
  • #4451 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #17 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #21 
  • #223 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of Catholic University of Cuenca

#5
Ecuador

Panamerican University of Cuenca

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (355 reviews)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Cuenca

Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801 
Politecnica Salesiana University of Ecuador
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1001 
Politecnica Salesiana University of Ecuador

Cuenca Key Facts for International Students

4 out of 5 Universities in Cuenca Ranked in at least one ranking

11 Different Rankings list Universities in Cuenca (10 institution and 1 subject rankings)

1 Global Rankings rank Universities in Cuenca Among TOP 200

Population: 637000

Time: GMT -5

District/province: Azuay,

Living costs for students in Cuenca:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 46* (54% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 31* (69% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 41* (59% cheaper than London)
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 120 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

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Ranking publishers

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean:

Academic Reputation 30% Employer Reputation 20% Faculty to Student Ratio 10% Staff with PhD 10% International research network 10% Citations per Paper 10%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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